Hood Field (66NC) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Hood Field in Dover, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KISO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Hood Field (66NC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Dover, NC at 59 ft. 66NC has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KISO, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (10, 28) — longest 2,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KISO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KISO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KISO, 11.2 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.62 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KISO 290635Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2962 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02400215
What changed at KISO (nearest station)?
Since the 0615Z (2:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0615Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 66NC
Based on the nearest station (KISO), 66NC is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 59 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 66NC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | 2,800 ft | TURF | 2 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 28 | 2,800 ft | TURF | 2 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling 200 ft → unlimited.
66NC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hood Field in Dover, NC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 66NC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 66NC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 66NC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KISO reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 10/28
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0528Z (1:28 AM EDT)
TAF KISO 290528Z 2906/3006 24006KT P6SM SCT015 BKN050 FM290900 27006KT P6SM SCT015 FM291200 32006KT P6SM SCT060 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 66NC
- City
- Dover
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 59 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.1744, -77.4836
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KISO
- TAF
- Nearest KISO
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 34m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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66NC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 66NC?+
66NC has 2 runways — 10, 28; the longest is 2,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 66NC come from?+
Hood Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KISO, about 11 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 66NC can differ.
Does 66NC have a TAF?+
Yes — the KISO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 66NC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 66NC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 66NC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hood Field (66NC)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Hood Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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