New Richmond Regional Airport (KRNH)
Medium airport · New Richmond, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | New Richmond Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRNH |
| IATA | RNH |
| Elevation | 998 ft (304 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°8'54" W 92°32'17" 45.14830, -92.53810 |
| Location | New Richmond, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,006 ft (611 m) | 75 ft | GRS | No |
| 14/32 | 5,507 ft (1679 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
New Richmond Regional Airport at a glance
New Richmond Regional Airport is a medium airport in New Richmond, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as RNH. The field elevation of 998 ft (304 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRNH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 5,507 ft (1679 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRNH 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 New Richmond Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field | KSTP | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | KMSP | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Chippewa Valley Regional Airport | KEAU | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Saint Cloud Regional Airport | KSTC | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Sawyer County Airport | KHYR | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New Richmond Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 998 ft field elevation of New Richmond Regional 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 New Richmond Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of New Richmond Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of New Richmond Regional Airport is KRNH, and its IATA code is RNH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New Richmond Regional Airport above sea level?
New Richmond Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 998 feet (304 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is New Richmond Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.1483, -92.5381 — in New Richmond, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, about 47 km away.
Does KRNH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRNH 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 New Richmond Regional Airport?
New Richmond Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,507 ft (1679 m) with a ASP surface.