New Richmond Regional Airport
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New Richmond Regional Airport is a general aviation airport located in the city of New Richmond, Wisconsin
. The airport is owned and operated by the City of New Richmond.
The airport is located in western Wisconsin approximately 30 miles (48.3 km) northeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The airport is one of the fastest growing in the Midwest. Over 160 aircraft are based in privately owned hangar
s. The airport is home to eight aviation related businesses and several business aircraft. The airport contributes over nine million dollars per year to the New Richmond area economy. The airport serves the Eastern Twin Cities Metro Area and Western Wisconsin.
New Richmond Regional Airport is the only public use airport in St. Croix County.
(Runway 13-31) and a 2100 feet (640.1 m) turf runway (Runway 4-22).
In 1992, a major construction project was completed. The primary runway was demolished and replaced by a new 4003 feet (1,220.1 m) runway (Runway 14-32). The original hangar area located on the south end of the airport was also updated to allow additional hangars. A new aircraft parking apron was also constructed.
In 1998, an additional taxilane was added to the south hangar area. The hangar area was completely filled by the end of 1998 with 45 hangars.
In 2000, a new hangar area was constructed on the north end of the airport. The new area accommodated a mix of 32 small and medium sized hangars. A full-length parallel taxiway
to runway 14-32 was also completed along with a small apron.
In 2001, a second addition to the north aircraft parking apron was completed.
In 2004, a corporate/business aviation hangar area was added to the north hangar area allowing the construction of up to seven large hangars. A third addition to the aircraft parking apron in the north hangar area was completed. An additional taxiway was also added to the north hangar area to accommodate additional private hangars. A grant from the Department of Homeland Security allowed the construction of a security fence and three automated security gates around the airport.
In 2005, two new taxiway were added to the north hangar area to allow an additional 14 private and corporate hangars.
In 2006, construction began on an extension to the 4003 feet (1,220.1 m) primary runway and parallel taxiway to runway 14-32. The runway was completed in June 2007 and the parallel taxiway was completed in August 2007. The runway is now 5507 feet (1,678.5 m) long. A helicopter landing apron and a connecting taxiway in the corporate hangar area were also completed as part of the 2006-2007 project. Picture of the airport - October 2007 http://www.nrairport.com/pics/airport/NRRA%2010-20-2007b.jpg
In 2008, the airport completed the purchase of over 60 acres (242,811.6 m²) adjoining the north side of the airport. The land will be used for future economic development. Reconstruction of the oldest portion of the primary runway started on September 8th, along with the replacement and upgrading of the runway lighting system. Blast/over-run pads were installed on each end of the primary runway. A connecting taxiway in the corporate hangar area was also constructed. The runway was reopened for operations on October 4th. http://www.nrairport.com/2008%20Airport%20Construction.htm for construction photos.
In 2010, a taxiway, taxilane, and access road serving the northeast side of the airport was completed. The project provided the necessary infrastructure for future aviation-related businesses. Additional security fencing and gates were also part of the 2010 project.
in Chanhassen, MN began issuing Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
s (TAF) for New Richmond Regional Airport. The current TAF can be found at http://www.crh.noaa.gov/product.php?site=MPX&product=TAF&issuedby=RNH
The current METAR report can be found at http://www.weather.gov/data/obhistory/KRNH.html
(NDB) approach. Precision LPV RNAV approaches are scheduled for publication on October 20, 2011.
New Richmond, Wisconsin
New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.-History:New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial....
. The airport is owned and operated by the City of New Richmond.
The airport is located in western Wisconsin approximately 30 miles (48.3 km) northeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The airport is one of the fastest growing in the Midwest. Over 160 aircraft are based in privately owned hangar
Hangar
A hangar is a closed structure to hold aircraft or spacecraft in protective storage. Most hangars are built of metal, but other materials such as wood and concrete are also sometimes used...
s. The airport is home to eight aviation related businesses and several business aircraft. The airport contributes over nine million dollars per year to the New Richmond area economy. The airport serves the Eastern Twin Cities Metro Area and Western Wisconsin.
New Richmond Regional Airport is the only public use airport in St. Croix County.
Airport History
The airport was commissioned by the FAA in July 1964 with a 3000 feet (914.4 m) primary runwayRunway
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft." Runways may be a man-made surface or a natural surface .- Orientation and dimensions :Runways are named by a number between 01 and 36, which is generally one tenth...
(Runway 13-31) and a 2100 feet (640.1 m) turf runway (Runway 4-22).
In 1992, a major construction project was completed. The primary runway was demolished and replaced by a new 4003 feet (1,220.1 m) runway (Runway 14-32). The original hangar area located on the south end of the airport was also updated to allow additional hangars. A new aircraft parking apron was also constructed.
In 1998, an additional taxilane was added to the south hangar area. The hangar area was completely filled by the end of 1998 with 45 hangars.
In 2000, a new hangar area was constructed on the north end of the airport. The new area accommodated a mix of 32 small and medium sized hangars. A full-length parallel taxiway
Taxiway
A taxiway is a path on an airport connecting runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities. They mostly have hard surface such as asphalt or concrete, although smaller airports sometimes use gravel or grass....
to runway 14-32 was also completed along with a small apron.
In 2001, a second addition to the north aircraft parking apron was completed.
In 2004, a corporate/business aviation hangar area was added to the north hangar area allowing the construction of up to seven large hangars. A third addition to the aircraft parking apron in the north hangar area was completed. An additional taxiway was also added to the north hangar area to accommodate additional private hangars. A grant from the Department of Homeland Security allowed the construction of a security fence and three automated security gates around the airport.
In 2005, two new taxiway were added to the north hangar area to allow an additional 14 private and corporate hangars.
In 2006, construction began on an extension to the 4003 feet (1,220.1 m) primary runway and parallel taxiway to runway 14-32. The runway was completed in June 2007 and the parallel taxiway was completed in August 2007. The runway is now 5507 feet (1,678.5 m) long. A helicopter landing apron and a connecting taxiway in the corporate hangar area were also completed as part of the 2006-2007 project. Picture of the airport - October 2007 http://www.nrairport.com/pics/airport/NRRA%2010-20-2007b.jpg
In 2008, the airport completed the purchase of over 60 acres (242,811.6 m²) adjoining the north side of the airport. The land will be used for future economic development. Reconstruction of the oldest portion of the primary runway started on September 8th, along with the replacement and upgrading of the runway lighting system. Blast/over-run pads were installed on each end of the primary runway. A connecting taxiway in the corporate hangar area was also constructed. The runway was reopened for operations on October 4th. http://www.nrairport.com/2008%20Airport%20Construction.htm for construction photos.
In 2010, a taxiway, taxilane, and access road serving the northeast side of the airport was completed. The project provided the necessary infrastructure for future aviation-related businesses. Additional security fencing and gates were also part of the 2010 project.
Airport Businesses
Griggs Aviation, RC Avionics, New Richmond Aero, Proto Type Machine / Aerospace Hydraulics, Mike Demulling Flight Instruction, J&A Aero, Hertz Local Edition, STOL Aviation Inc., Joe's Aircraft Mods LLCAirport Operations
The airport is funded from lease fees for hangar lots and taxes on the hangars. No additional non airport produced funds are used to operate the airport.Airport Weather
The airport has an on-site Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) providing continuous aviation weather METAR reports. In the event of an AWOS outage, manual weather observations are recorded by trained weather observers. In August 2006, the National Weather ServiceNational Weather Service
The National Weather Service , once known as the Weather Bureau, is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States government...
in Chanhassen, MN began issuing Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
In meteorology and aviation, TAF is a format for reporting weather forecast information, particularly as it relates to aviation. "TAF" is an acronym of Terminal Aerodrome Forecast or, in some countries, Terminal Area Forecast....
s (TAF) for New Richmond Regional Airport. The current TAF can be found at http://www.crh.noaa.gov/product.php?site=MPX&product=TAF&issuedby=RNH
The current METAR report can be found at http://www.weather.gov/data/obhistory/KRNH.html
Instrument Approaches
The airport has two GPS / RNAV approaches and a non-directional beaconNon-directional beacon
A non-directional beacon is a radio transmitter at a known location, used as an aviation or marine navigational aid. As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include inherent directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as low frequency radio range, VHF...
(NDB) approach. Precision LPV RNAV approaches are scheduled for publication on October 20, 2011.