Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hammond Northshore Regional Airport in Hammond, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hammond, LA at 47 ft. KHDC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 18, 31, 36), longest 6,502 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHDC 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 south-southwest (200°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHDC 130615Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 25/25 A3000 RMK AO2 T02500245
What changed at KHDC?
Since the 0555Z (12:55 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHDC
KHDC is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 47 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 KHDC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 5,001 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 13 | 6,502 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 31 | 6,502 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 36 | 5,001 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 1 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→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHDC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hammond Northshore Regional Airport in Hammond, LA: 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 KHDC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KHDC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LFT UA /OV LFT330010/TM 0242/FL380/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZHU
LFT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LFT330010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0242Reported at 02:42 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
HSA UA /OV PCU053041/TM 0221/FL380/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZHU
HSA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PCU053041Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0221Reported at 02:21 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
PIB UA /OV LBY089014/TM 0109/FL370/TP A20N/SK TOP 400/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY089014Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0109Reported at 01:09 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 400Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV SJI301018/TM 0107/FL360/TP B739/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZHU
MOB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SJI301018Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MCB UA /OV MCB273004/TM 0033/FL390/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZHU
MCB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCB273004Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0033Reported at 00:33 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHDC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHDC reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 30%
- 13
- 26%
- 31
- 25%
- 36
- 19%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KHDC 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM FEW035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHDC
- FAA LID
- HDC
- City
- Hammond
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 47 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.5216, -90.4184
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 43m
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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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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Tangi RC Flyers Association - Bennett Rd , Hammond, LA · 2 mi
- Hammond Park Flyers Club - C M Fagan Dr , Hammond, LA · 4 mi
- Magenta Plantation RC 1 , Madisonville, LA · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KHDC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHDC reported VFR conditions during about 82.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 266 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.9 kt, calm 39.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.5 | 14.3 | 7.2 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 67.9 | 16.5 | 8.9 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 73.4 | 16.2 | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 76.8 | 15.8 | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| May | 83.6 | 12.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 89.5 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 90.5 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 89.7 | 7.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 87.1 | 7.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 83.7 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 77.7 | 10.9 | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 66.8 | 14.8 | 9.0 | 9.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.1 kt |
| Mar | 5.3 kt |
| Apr | 5.3 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.3 kt |
| Jul | 2.6 kt |
| Aug | 2.7 kt |
| Sep | 2.8 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHDC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hammond Northshore Regional Airport in Hammond, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHDC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHDC?+
KHDC has 4 runways: 13, 18, 31, 36; the longest is 6,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHDC report its own weather?+
Yes. Hammond Northshore Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHDC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHDC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHDC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHDC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHDC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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