Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County

KRHV / RHV

San Jose, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 02:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
02:47Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
7 kt
320°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRHV 100247Z 32007KT 10SM SCT060 18/12 A2989

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 135 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,135 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 11 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 7 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 6,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RHV
13L
31R ✈️
13R
31L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 31R
3,100 ft 75 ft ASP 142°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 31L
3,099 ft 75 ft ASP 142°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRHV

2,830 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.3%
MVFR
6.9%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
1%

Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 103 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 97°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 103 kt
Calm Winds: 38.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
0.8%
E
1.1%
SE
10.2%
S
6.2%
SW
3.1%
W
7.3%
NW
25.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.3°C
Range: 0°C to 97°C
0°C 97°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,830 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRHV
IATA Code: RHV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 135 ft MSL

Location

City: San Jose
Country: US
Latitude: 37.332901°
Longitude: -121.819000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 3,100 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 3,099 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County

Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV/RHV) is located in San Jose, US at an elevation of 135 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (13L/31R, 13R/31L), with the longest at 3,100 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,830 weather observations, KRHV experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KRHV come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 103 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (38.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13L/31R offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 0°C (32°F) to 97°C (207°F), averaging 16.3°C (61°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 0.09 to 30.45 inHg (3-1031 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,830 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.