New Richmond Regional Airport

KRNH / RNH

New Richmond, US

Last Updated
Jun 11, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRNH 110050Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM SCT050 SCT065 SCT080 23/20 A2952 RMK AO2 T02300199

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 998 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT 6,500 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,998 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,498 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,998 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

New Richmond Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 6 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,000 ft, scattered at 6,500 ft, scattered at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain, Mist between 18:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
967 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (998 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,396 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,596 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KRNH 102339Z 1100/1124 14010KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 FM110400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200 FM111300 20006KT P6SM BKN080 FM111700 22009KT 6SM -RA BR BKN050 TEMPO 1118/1122 4SM -RA BR BKN030 FM112300 28012KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
04:00Z FM110400
+3h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM111300
+12h
VFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RNH
04 ✈️
22
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
2,110 ft 75 ft GRS 44°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
14/32 5,507 ft 75 ft ASP 143°
2.7 kt 5.3 kt
63° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRNH

18,019 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.2%
MVFR
15.1%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
3.5%

New Richmond Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 16.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.1%
N
7.5%
S
15%
W
14.1%
NE
3.4%
NW
15%
SE
13.6%
SW
6.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -31°C to 31°C
-31°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

May June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 18,019 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

New Richmond Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRNH
IATA Code: RNH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 998 ft MSL

Location

City: New Richmond
Country: US
Latitude: 45.148300°
Longitude: -92.538101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,110 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,507 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About New Richmond Regional Airport

Overview

New Richmond Regional Airport serves the western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota region as a medium-sized airport located near the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Situated at 998 feet mean sea level with coordinates 45.148300, -92.538101, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 71.2% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -31°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 2°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the west at an average of 7.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 16.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 2,110-foot grass runway (04/22) and a 5,507-foot asphalt runway (14/32). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with Runway 14/32 offering a slightly lower average crosswind of 3.5 knots compared to Runway 04/22's 5.7 knots. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 2.1% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months, with optimal weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility during 1.4% of observations due to fog. The predictable western wind pattern and low crosswind percentages provide relatively straightforward approach and departure conditions for most aircraft operations.

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

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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.