Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)
Medium airport · Russell, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Russell Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRSL |
| IATA | RSL |
| Elevation | 1,862 ft (568 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°52'20" W 98°48'42" 38.87210, -98.81180 |
| Location | Russell, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,602 ft (488 m) | 300 ft | GRE | No |
| 17/35 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
Russell Municipal Airport at a glance
Russell Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Russell, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as RSL. The field elevation of 1,862 ft (568 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRSL 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 — 17/35 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRSL 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 Russell Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hays Regional Airport | KHYS | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Salina Municipal Airport | KSLN | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Hutchinson Municipal Airport | KHUT | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Dodge City Regional Airport | KDDC | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Marshall Army Air Field | KFRI | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Russell Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,862 ft field elevation of Russell Municipal 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 Russell Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Russell Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Russell Municipal Airport is KRSL, and its IATA code is RSL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Russell Municipal Airport above sea level?
Russell Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,862 feet (568 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Russell Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.8721, -98.8118 — in Russell, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hays Regional Airport, about 40 km away.
Does KRSL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRSL 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 Russell Municipal Airport?
Russell Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a CON surface.