Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 86% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 8 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 15 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Rhinelander, WI to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from RHI
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.1%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from RHI
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 18 min |
Busiest routes from RHI
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHI → MSP (Minneapolis) | 724 | 86% | 15 min |
| RHI → ORD (Chicago) | 152 | 61% | 28 min |
Where flights into RHI come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → RHI | 724 | 84% | 16 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → RHI | 152 | 73% | 17 min |
What causes delays at RHI
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing RHI.
- Late-arriving aircraft7%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather22%
Alternative airports near Rhinelander
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWA — Central Wisconsin Airport | 60 mi | 84% | 14 min |
| IMT — Ford Airport | 67 mi | 78% | 29 min |
| GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport | 103 mi | 82% | 18 min |
| ATW — Appleton International Airport | 106 mi | 81% | 20 min |
| MQT — Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport | 111 mi | 79% | 26 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at RHI?
- 14% of departures from Rhinelander Oneida County Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 15 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from RHI?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at RHI, versus 74% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at RHI?
- 2.1% of scheduled departures from RHI were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,838 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.