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LIFRRhinelander Oneida County Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 1.43 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 9 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is severely reduced to 1.43 km, likely due to fog, mist, or precipitation. Special VFR or an IFR clearance may be required. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 22 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Mist, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Mist.
Pilot Recommendations
Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,600 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 52° |
↑ 1.9 kt
•
↔ 8.8 kt
78° angle
|
| 09/27 | 6,800 ft | 150 ft | CON | 88° |
↑ 6.7 kt
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↔ 6.0 kt
42° angle
|
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✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
|
4,504 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 148° |
↑ 8.5 kt
•
↔ 3.1 kt
20° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KRHI
8,982 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, June.
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Statistics computed from 8,982 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport - Airport Information
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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.
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