KRPD/RIE METAR Rice Lake Regional Airport - Carl's Field
Decoded observation
KRPD is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 6,000 feet AGL.
Suggested risk level: Low
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 6,000 ft. Forecast suggests tonight chance light rain, low near 40F, 28% chance of precipitation. Key risks: strong winds in the forecast; thunderstorms in the forecast. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Chance Light Rain" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Chance Light Rain | 40 | N 4 kt | – | 28% | |
| Monday | Light Rain Likely | 49/40 | NE 4 kt | – | 82% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain Likely | 62/50 | SE 13 kt | 26 kt | 73% | Strong winds in the forecast |
| Wednesday | Chance Rain Showers | 68/46 | SSW 9 kt | – | 59% | |
| Thursday | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 63/41 | NNW 4 kt | – | 23% | |
| Friday | Chance Rain Showers | 64/47 | ESE 4 kt | – | 64% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Saturday | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 63/46 | SE 9 kt | – | 64% | |
| Sunday | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 61 | W 9 kt | – | 21% |
Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Chance Light Rain" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
Source: National Weather Service (office MPX). Forecast issued 0146Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
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Sun & logging windows
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Facility & services
Rice Lake Regional Airport - Carl's Field is in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Field elevation 1,109 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
Communications
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KRPD traffic patterns
Busiest day: Mon · Busiest month: Aug
Fleet composition unclear from available data.
Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly aircraft of unknown type.
This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.