Rhinelander Oneida County Airport

KRHI / RHI

Rhinelander, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRHI 272253Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT026 SCT032 BKN050 26/20 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP069 T02610200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,624 ft
SCT 2,600 ft AGL
SCT 3,200 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,224 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,824 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,624 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 6 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 19 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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
954 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,624 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,782 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,492 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRHI 272258Z 2723/2818 03008KT P6SM FEW030 SCT060 FM280200 02003KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM280200
+3h
VFR 20° 3 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 5,600 ft 100 ft ASP 52° No wind data
09/27 6,800 ft 150 ft CON 88° No wind data
15/33 4,504 ft 100 ft ASP 148° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRHI

10,500 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.1%
MVFR
24.7%
IFR
11.1%
LIFR
6.2%

Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 34°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 May, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 18.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.3%
N
5.2%
S
9.2%
W
22.1%
NE
3.7%
NW
11.7%
SE
6.8%
SW
14.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -34°C to 34°C
-34°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.9%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

May October June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,500 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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
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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.