Rhinelander Oneida County Airport

KRHI / RHI

Rhinelander, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRHI 220153Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01221033 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
960 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,624 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,602 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,632 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KRHI 212320Z 2200/2224 34009KT P6SM SCT200 FM220200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM221500 16008G15KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RHI
05 ✈️
23
09
27
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,600 ft 100 ft ASP 52°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
09/27 6,800 ft 150 ft CON 88°
1.5 kt 3.7 kt
68° angle
15/33 4,504 ft 100 ft ASP 148°
2.5 kt 3.2 kt
128° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRHI

7,551 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.4%
MVFR
28.4%
IFR
12.3%
LIFR
6.9%

Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 16% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 16%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
3.8%
E
8.1%
SE
6%
S
10%
SW
13.8%
W
22.7%
NW
13.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.2°C
Range: -34°C to 29°C
-34°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.5%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,551 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rhinelander Oneida County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRHI
IATA Code: RHI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,624 ft MSL

Location

City: Rhinelander
Country: US
Latitude: 45.631199°
Longitude: -89.467499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 6,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,504 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rhinelander Oneida County Airport

Overview

Rhinelander Oneida County Airport serves the Rhinelander region in northern Wisconsin, providing critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, regional transportation, and potential emergency services. Located at 1,624 feet MSL with three runways, the airport offers substantial operational flexibility for aircraft in this rural northeastern Wisconsin area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KRHI demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 52.3% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 27.9% of observations. Pilots should anticipate challenging winter conditions, with temperature ranges from -34°C to 29°C and prevailing westerly winds averaging 7.2 knots, potentially creating complex approach scenarios during seasonal transitions.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying lengths and surfaces: Runway 05/23 at 5,600 feet (asphalt), Runway 09/27 at 6,800 feet (concrete), and Runway 15/33 at 4,504 feet (asphalt). All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with consistently low average crosswind components between 3.8 and 4.8 knots, enhancing operational predictability.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.4 statute miles, with only 6.5% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and 5% experiencing fog conditions. Pilots should consider September through November as optimal VFR months, with minimal meteorological interference. The substantial runway lengths and multiple orientations provide excellent wind adaptation capabilities for most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.