Brewster Field (KHDE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Brewster Field in Holdrege, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Brewster Field (KHDE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Holdrege, NE at 2,313 ft. KHDE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 18, 29, 36) — longest 4,701 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.325. Track KHDE 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 east (090°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHDE 290155Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 27/26 A2993 RMK AO2 T02740257
What changed at KHDE?
Since the 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KHDE
KHDE is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,350 ft (field elevation 2,313 ft). KHDE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KEAR, about 22 nm away.
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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 KHDE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 2,429 ft | GRE | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 36 | 4,701 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 18 | 4,701 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 29 | 2,429 ft | GRE | 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 24 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHDE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Brewster Field in Holdrege, NE: 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 KHDE 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 KHDE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI270040/TM 0040/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 0035/FL070/TP C208/SK SKC
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0035Reported at 00:35 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
LBF UA /OV LBF280020/TM 0004/FL240/TP PC12/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 170-240/RM ZDVWC-19
LBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBF280020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 170-240Icing: light rime 17,000–24,000 ft.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 2047/FL040/TP C404/SK UNKN042-TOP095
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2047Reported at 20:47 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C404Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN042-TOP095Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
HLC UA /OV HLC049022/TM 2039/FL062/TP EXP/SK BASE SCT060/WX MEG TS/IC NEG/RM ZDVWC-19
HLC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HLC049022Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2039Reported at 20:39 UTC.FL062Altitude: 6,200 ft MSL.TP EXPAircraft type reporting.SK BASE SCT060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX MEG TSWeather and flight visibility observed.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 2021/FL060/TP C525/SK UNKN042-TOPUNKN/RM DURC
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2021Reported at 20:21 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C525Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN042-TOPUNKNSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHDE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHDE reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11
- 59%
- 18
- 29%
- 36
- 10%
- 29
- 2%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHDE
- IATA
- HDE
- FAA LID
- HDE
- City
- Holdrege
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,313 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.4521, -99.3365
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,701 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KEAR
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Kearney R/C Club - 746 RD — Kearney, NE · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHDE reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 7.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.9 | 8.7 | 4.5 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 79.3 | 11.6 | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 76.5 | 11.2 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 81.9 | 10.5 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| May | 81.1 | 10.4 | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 90.0 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 88.8 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 85.3 | 8.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 86.0 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 84.2 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 86.5 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 78.9 | 9.1 | 5.9 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.0 kt |
| Mar | 10.1 kt |
| Apr | 11.2 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 8.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.7 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 7.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.5 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHDE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHDE?+
KHDE has 4 runways — 11, 18, 29, 36; the longest is 4,701 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHDE report its own weather?+
Yes — Brewster Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHDE have a TAF?+
No — KHDE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KEAR, about 22 nm away.
Does KHDE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHDE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHDE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Brewster Field (KHDE)
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