Hazelton Municipal Airport (6H8) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Hazelton Municipal Airport in Hazelton, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBIS) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Hazelton Municipal Airport (6H8) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hazelton, ND at 2,003 ft. 6H8 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBIS, about 26 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 3,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBIS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBIS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBIS, 26.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIS 290652Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02440189 $
What changed at KBIS (nearest station)?
Since the 0552Z (12:52 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 130° to 160°.
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Current pilot readout for 6H8
Based on the nearest station (KBIS), 6H8 is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 2,003 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 6H8. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 3,800 ft | TURF-F | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 17FAV | 3,800 ft | TURF-F | 6 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
6H8 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hazelton Municipal Airport in Hazelton, ND: 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 6H8 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 6H8
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBIS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 78%
- 35
- 22%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0549Z (12:49 AM CDT)
TAF KBIS 290549Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM291600 18010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM300100 21011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 3002/3006 VRB25G40KT 4SM TSRA BKN080CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 6H8
- City
- Hazelton
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,003 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.4819, -100.2700
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBIS
- TAF
- Nearest KBIS
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 48m
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Nearby airports
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RC flying fields nearby
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6H8 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 6H8?+
6H8 has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 3,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 6H8 come from?+
Hazelton Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBIS, about 26 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 6H8 can differ.
Does 6H8 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBIS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 6H8 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 6H8 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 6H8 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hazelton Municipal Airport (6H8)
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