Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (KHBG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport in Hattiesburg, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (KHBG) is a regional airport serving Hattiesburg, MS at 151 ft. KHBG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31) — longest 6,094 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.425. Track KHBG in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (260°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHBG 290153Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02940233
What changed at KHBG?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHBG
KHBG is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 151 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 KHBG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 6,094 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 13 | 6,094 ft | ASP | 2 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 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHBG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport in Hattiesburg, MS: 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 KHBG 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 KHBG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PNS UA /OV JKA/TM 0038/FL022/TP A119/SK CLR/WX +10SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX +10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
PIB UA /OV LBY180010/TM 2318/FL410/TP CL60/SK TOP FL410/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL410Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV MOB/TM 2258/FLDURD/TP E145/SK CLR
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV 10 SE MOB/TM 2139/FL020/TP A119/WX 3SM +RA
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 SE MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2139Reported at 21:39 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.WX 3SM +RAWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV MOB/TM 2136/FL020/TP B712/WX -RA
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2136Reported at 21:36 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV MOB/TM 2123/FLDURD/TP TEX2/WX -RA /RM FIELD IN SIGHT AT 2000 FT MSL
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2123Reported at 21:23 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.RM FIELD IN SIGHT AT 2000 FT…Remarks.Show raw report
LUL UA /OV LBY337022 /TM 2043 /FL330 /TP A321 /TB MOD /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
LUL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY337022Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2043Reported at 20:43 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHBG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHBG reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 62%
- 13
- 38%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KHBG 282331Z 2900/2924 26003KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 TEMPO 2900/2901 2SM -TSRA BKN040CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHBG
- IATA
- HBG
- FAA LID
- HBG
- City
- Hattiesburg
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.2648, -89.2528
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,094 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 49m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHBG reported VFR conditions during about 81.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 34.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.9 | 15.7 | 7.1 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 68.6 | 18.4 | 8.6 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 74.9 | 16.4 | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 79.7 | 12.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| May | 84.3 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 90.5 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 89.7 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 88.6 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 85.4 | 8.0 | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 83.3 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 78.9 | 10.7 | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 66.7 | 16.6 | 9.4 | 7.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.0 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.5 kt |
| Apr | 5.3 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.1 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.8 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHBG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHBG?+
KHBG has 2 runways — 13, 31; the longest is 6,094 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHBG report its own weather?+
Yes — Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHBG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHBG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHBG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHBG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (KHBG)
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