KRHP METAR
Current observed weather at Western Carolina Regional Airport (RHP · KRHP), Andrews, NC, elevation 1,699 ft. Reported 7 Aug 2026 0255Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations.
All of Western Carolina Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 7 Aug 2026 0255Z
MVFRMETAR KRHP 070255Z AUTO 07003KT 5SM RA BKN080 OVC100 20/19 A3030 RMK AO2 T01960185
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 070° at 3 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 5 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | 8,000 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 8,000 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 20°C (67°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 19°C (65°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.30 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
Showing 13 of 24 hours — history accumulates hourly, so the full day fills in within 24 hours of a station coming online.
All 13 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1443Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 3,500 ft | — |
| 1515Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 3,300 ft | 22°C |
| 1635Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 1735Z | VFR | 240° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 27°C |
| 1835Z | VFR | 250° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 28°C |
| 1935Z | VFR | 260° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 28°C |
| 2035Z | VFR | 200° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 29°C |
| 2135Z | VFR | 230° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 29°C |
| 2235Z | VFR | 220° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 29°C |
| 2335Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 0035Z | IFR | 230° at 13-24 kt | 1.5 SM | 2,800 ft | 20°C |
| 0135Z | VFR | 100° at 3 kt | 7 SM | 8,000 ft | 19°C |
| 0235Z | MVFR | 000° at 0 kt | 5 SM | 7,000 ft | 20°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KRHP?
The 7 Aug 2026 0255Z observation at Western Carolina Regional Airport reads: METAR KRHP 070255Z AUTO 07003KT 5SM RA BKN080 OVC100 20/19 A3030 RMK AO2 T01960185
Is KRHP VFR right now?
Western Carolina Regional Airport is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KRHP METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KRHP
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.