New Richmond Regional Airport

KRNH / RNH

New Richmond, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
0 kt
5 SM
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRNH 041130Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC003 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2 T01730173

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 998 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,298 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

New Richmond Regional Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 300 feet and 5 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 SM. The ceiling is very low at 300 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 20 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 22:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (998 ft)
Pressure Alt
886 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,366 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRNH 040950Z 0410/0506 00000KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM041700 VRB05KT P6SM SCT040 PROB30 0422/0502 4SM -TSRA BR BKN028CB FM050400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
17:00Z FM041700
+6h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z PROB30
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,800 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

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 2,110 ft 75 ft GRS 44°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
44° angle
14/32 5,507 ft 75 ft ASP 143°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
143° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRNH

19,690 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.6%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
3.3%

New Richmond Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 16.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
3.4%
E
8.1%
SE
13.9%
S
14.6%
SW
6.9%
W
14.2%
NW
14.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.8°C
Range: -31°C to 32°C
-31°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

May October June

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 19,690 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.