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MVFRWestern Carolina Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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| 08/26 | 5,500 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 71° |
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Weather Statistics - KRHP
18,196 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Western Carolina Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 62% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, September.
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Statistics computed from 18,196 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Western Carolina Regional Airport
Overview
Western Carolina Regional Airport serves the Andrews, North Carolina region as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 1,697 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 35.195202, -83.862999, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the western part of North Carolina's mountainous terrain.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at KRHP demonstrate predominantly favorable flying weather, with 80% of observations indicating VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -12°C to 30°C, and prevailing winds from the west (270°) average 5.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 67.7% of the time. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.
Notable Features
The single runway (08/26) is 5,500 feet long with an asphalt surface, positioned to take advantage of the local terrain. Its orientation allows for 100% favorable wind coverage, with an average crosswind component of only 2.5 knots. The mountainous surrounding terrain likely contributes to localized wind and visibility variations.
Approach Considerations
Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions, with an average visibility of 9.3 statute miles. Fog occurs in 3.4% of observations, and low visibility events (below 3 miles) are rare at just 1% of recorded periods. The west-predominant winds make runway 08/26 consistently accessible with minimal wind-related complications.
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