Richard B Russell Airport (KRMG)
Medium airport · Rome, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Richard B Russell Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRMG |
| IATA | RMG |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°21'2" W 85°9'29" 34.35060, -85.15800 |
| Location | Rome, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,010 ft (2137 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 4,498 ft (1371 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Richard B Russell Airport at a glance
Richard B Russell Airport is a medium airport in Rome, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as RMG. The field elevation of 644 ft (196 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRMG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 7,010 ft (2137 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRMG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Richard B Russell Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field | KRYY | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | KCHA | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Dobbins Air Reserve Base | KMGE | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Fulton County Airport Brown Field | KFTY | 86 km (46 NM) |
| DeKalb Peachtree Airport | KPDK | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Richard B Russell Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 644 ft field elevation of Richard B Russell Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Richard B Russell Airport
What is the ICAO code of Richard B Russell Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Richard B Russell Airport is KRMG, and its IATA code is RMG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Richard B Russell Airport above sea level?
Richard B Russell Airport sits at an elevation of 644 feet (196 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Richard B Russell Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.3506, -85.1580 — in Rome, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field, about 64 km away.
Does KRMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRMG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Richard B Russell Airport?
Richard B Russell Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,010 ft (2137 m) with a ASP surface.