Is KRAC VFR or IFR right now?

KRAC is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KRAC has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 300° at 5 kt, runway 22 gives a 1 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does John H Batten Airport have?

John H Batten Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,574 ft (2,004 m). Field elevation is 674 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KRAC?

AWOS 117.70 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KRAC?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:52 UTC and sunset at 23:27 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:55 UTC.

Are there delays at KRAC right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KRAC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

John H Batten Airport

General Aviation Airport · Racine, WI, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at John H Batten Airport. It's 66°F with 36% humidity. Winds from 300° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKRACIATARACLOCALRAC

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation674ft205 m

Longest runway6,574ft2,004 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates42.76, -87.8242°45'38.2"N 87°48'54.7"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

35 min ago

66°F18.9°C · Dew 38°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

300° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity36%
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Pressure1021.8 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KRAC 042253Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP216 T01890033

Decoded — plain language

Wind300° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature66°F / 18.9°C

Dew point38°F · 36% RH

Altimeter30.17 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:53Z·Racine/Batten Intl, WI, US·35 min ago

Runway winds

04/22

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:28 UTC

What is the weather at John H Batten Airport (KRAC) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at John H Batten Airport. It's 66°F with 36% humidity. Winds from 300° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:53 UTC)
Is KRAC VFR or IFR right now?: KRAC is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KRAC has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 300° at 5 kt, runway 22 gives a 1 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does John H Batten Airport have?: John H Batten Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,574 ft (2,004 m). Field elevation is 674 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KRAC?: AWOS 117.70 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KRAC?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:52 UTC and sunset at 23:27 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:55 UTC.
Are there delays at KRAC right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KRAC.

Runways

2 total

04/22◐ lit

6,574 ft2,004 × 100 ft · Concrete

14/32◐ lit

4,421 ft1,348 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS117.70ASOS

Clearance120.15CLNC DEL

UNICOM123.075CTAF/UNICOM

Approach120.15MILWAUKEE APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.