Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT)
Medium airport · Rutland, Vermont, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRUT |
| IATA | RUT |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°31'46" W 72°56'59" 43.52940, -72.94960 |
| Location | Rutland, Vermont, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,304 ft (1617 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,169 ft (966 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport at a glance
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport is a medium airport in Rutland, Vermont, United States, known to airline systems as RUT. The field elevation of 787 ft (240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRUT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 5,304 ft (1617 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 KRUT 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 Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Municipal Airport | KLEB | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport | KGFL | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Edward F Knapp State Airport | KMPV | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Dillant Hopkins Airport | KEEN | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | KBTV | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 787 ft field elevation of Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional 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 Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport is KRUT, and its IATA code is RUT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport above sea level?
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5294, -72.9496 — in Rutland, Vermont, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lebanon Municipal Airport, about 53 km away.
Does KRUT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRUT 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 Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport?
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,304 ft (1617 m) with a ASP surface.