Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport – RHI Airport
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport is a public airport owned by the City of Rhinelander and Oneida County. It is located in Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wisconsin and is primarily used for general aviation. The airport is served by one airline and is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service airport based on passengers served. It also ranks 7th out of eight commercial airports based in the state of Wisconsin.
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RHI Airport occupies 1,259 acres of land. It has two active runways with runway 9/27 having a concrete surface and runway 15/33 an asphalt surface. The runways measure 6,799 feet and 5,201 feet respectively. As of 2017, the airport has seen a total of 24,860 aircraft operations and as of July 2019, it has seen a total of 25,840 passenger enplanements. Delta Connection maintains commercial air service on RHI Airport connecting passengers to Minneapolis/St. Paul. The airport also plays a role in regional air travel safety as it houses an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team and equipment. Antigo, Merrill, Rothschild and other nearby areas benefit from the aviation services offered by RHI.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Staying at the AmericInn by Wyndham, Rhinelander is very convenient for travelers as it is only 6 minutes away from the airport. The hotel also offers airport shuttles for added convenience. Only 4 minutes away from the hotel is the Quality Inn Rhinelander, a modern hotel with inviting rooms that also offers shuttle services to the airport. The Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rhinelander is 9 minutes away with comfortable rooms that welcome any tired traveler to stay.
Another airport located nearby is the Marshfield Municipal Airport, only an hour and 46 minutes away.
