Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (KRHI)
Medium airport · Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rhinelander Oneida County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRHI |
| IATA | RHI |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°37'52" W 89°28'3" 45.63120, -89.46750 |
| Location | Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,800 ft (2073 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,201 ft (1585 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport at a glance
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is a medium airport in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as RHI. The field elevation of 1,624 ft (495 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRHI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 6,800 ft (2073 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRHI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rhinelander Oneida County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau Downtown Airport | KAUW | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Central Wisconsin Airport | KCWA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Ford Airport | KIMT | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Sawyer County Airport | KHYR | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Austin Straubel International Airport | KGRB | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rhinelander Oneida County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,624 ft field elevation of Rhinelander Oneida County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rhinelander Oneida County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rhinelander Oneida County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rhinelander Oneida County Airport is KRHI, and its IATA code is RHI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rhinelander Oneida County Airport above sea level?
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rhinelander Oneida County Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.6312, -89.4675 — in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wausau Downtown Airport, about 79 km away.
Does KRHI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRHI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rhinelander Oneida County Airport?
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,800 ft (2073 m) with a CON surface.