Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (KRWF)
Medium airport · Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Redwood Falls Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRWF |
| IATA | RWF |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°32'50" W 95°4'56" 44.54720, -95.08230 |
| Location | Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,081 ft (634 m) | 200 ft | GRS | No |
| 12/30 | 4,001 ft (1220 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport at a glance
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as RWF. The field elevation of 1,024 ft (312 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRWF 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 — 12/30 — offers 4,001 ft (1220 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRWF 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 Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport | KSTC | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Chandler Field | KAXN | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | KMSP | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field | KSTP | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Watertown Regional Airport | KATY | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,024 ft field elevation of Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Redwood Falls Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Redwood Falls Municipal Airport is KRWF, and its IATA code is RWF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Redwood Falls Municipal Airport above sea level?
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet (312 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Redwood Falls Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.5472, -95.0823 — in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint Cloud Regional Airport, about 137 km away.
Does KRWF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRWF 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 Redwood Falls Municipal Airport?
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,001 ft (1220 m) with a ASP surface.