Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (KRHI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rhinelander Oneida County Airport in Rhinelander, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (KRHI) is a regional airport serving Rhinelander, WI at 1,624 ft. KRHI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 09, 15, 23) — longest 6,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KRHI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRHI 290153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02000144
What changed at KRHI?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KRHI
KRHI is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 1,624 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KRHI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 6,800 ft | CON | — | — |
| 15 | 5,201 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 27 | 6,800 ft | CON | — | — |
| 33 | 5,201 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRHI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rhinelander Oneida County Airport in Rhinelander, WI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KRHI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRHI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRHI reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,300 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 77%
- 15
- 8%
- 33
- 8%
- 09
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KRHI 282331Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 FM290300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM291500 22004KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 2920/2924 6SM -SHRA BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRHI
- IATA
- RHI
- FAA LID
- RHI
- City
- Rhinelander
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,624 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.6312, -89.4675
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.825 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 24m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Northwoods RC Flyers - Forest LN — Rhinelander, WI · 2 mi
- Lakeland Loons RC Club - Noble Lee Memorial Airport — Woodruff, WI · 24 mi
- WI Sky Barons RC Club - Chicago Ave — Conover, WI · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRHI reported VFR conditions during about 69.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 215 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 16.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.9 | 30.8 | 15.1 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 63.9 | 22.9 | 9.3 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 69.4 | 16.9 | 9.0 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 71.4 | 14.9 | 9.3 | 4.5 |
| May | 78.9 | 12.3 | 6.1 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 79.6 | 11.2 | 6.0 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 82.5 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 75.2 | 11.6 | 7.4 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 72.2 | 13.6 | 8.2 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 65.6 | 19.9 | 9.4 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 58.2 | 25.7 | 10.2 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 41.4 | 30.2 | 17.9 | 10.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRHI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Rhinelander Oneida County Airport in Rhinelander, WI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRHI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRHI?+
KRHI has 6 runways — 05, 09, 15, 23, 27, 33; the longest is 6,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRHI report its own weather?+
Yes — Rhinelander Oneida County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRHI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRHI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRHI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRHI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRHI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (KRHI) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (KRHI)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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