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Medium airport

Richard B Russell Airport

IATA RMGICAO KRMGLocal RMG🇺🇸 Rome
Coordinates
34.3506°N, 85.1580°W
Elevation
644 ft (196 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:50
Sunrise
07:16
Sunset
20:07
Civil dusk
20:33

About 12h 52m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Richard B Russell Airport

Richard B Russell Airport

Richard B. Russell Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Floyd County, Georgia, United States. The airport is located six nautical miles (11 km) north of the central business district of Rome, Georgia. It is also known as Richard B. Russell Regional Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 197,010 ft / 2,137 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
07 / 25▸ displaced4,498 ft / 1,371 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen
14 / 32▸ displaced3,596 ft / 1,096 m75 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS119.925 MHz
CNTRATLANTA CNTR133.800 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 7 of 8 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Richard B Russell Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Richard B Russell Airport?

The ICAO code for Richard B Russell Airport is KRMG, and its IATA code is RMG.

Where is Richard B Russell Airport located?

Richard B Russell Airport is medium airport located in Rome, United States, at an elevation of 644 ft (196 m).

How many runways does Richard B Russell Airport have?

Richard B Russell Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 7,010 ft / 2,137 m.

What time zone is Richard B Russell Airport in?

Richard B Russell Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Richard B Russell Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Richard B Russell Airport is approximately 5.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Richard B Russell Airport?

The nearest airport to Richard B Russell Airport is Shannon Flight Strip (2GA8), about 4 nm to the e, followed by Riverside Airport and Little Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Richard B Russell Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.