Rhinelander Oneida County Airport

KRHI / RHI

Rhinelander, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
02:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRHI 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP190 T00061017 55001
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
963 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,624 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,512 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 222 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRHI 042338Z 0500/0524 19004KT P6SM SCT250 FM050700 08004KT 4SM BR SCT200 TEMPO 0510/0514 1/4SM FZFG VV002 FM051400 09005KT 3SM BR BKN008 FM051700 11006KT P6SM SCT045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM050700
+4h
MVFR 80° 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Mist
10:00Z TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
14:00Z FM051400
+11h
IFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist

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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 5,600 ft 100 ft ASP 52°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
52° angle
09/27 6,800 ft 150 ft CON 88°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
88° angle
15/33 4,504 ft 100 ft ASP 148°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
148° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRHI

5,794 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.6%
MVFR
29.2%
IFR
11.1%
LIFR
7.2%

Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 17.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
3%
E
5.9%
SE
5.6%
S
9.6%
SW
14.7%
W
24.9%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.9°C
Range: -34°C to 29°C
-34°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.9%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,794 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.