Mackall Army Air Field (KHFF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mackall Army Air Field in Hoffman, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mackall Army Air Field (KHFF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hoffman, NC at 376 ft. KHFF reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 11, 16, 22) — longest 5,529 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 KHFF 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 southwest (230°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KHFF 290156Z AUTO 23005KT 9SM TS CLR 28/24 A2963 RMK AO2 TSB56 SLP031 $
What changed at KHFF?
Since the 0055Z (8:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm began (TS).
- The 16,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KHFF
KHFF is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 5 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 376 ft). KHFF does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFBG, about 28 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 KHFF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 4,996 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 29 | 4,740 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 16 | 5,529 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 34 | 5,529 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 11 | 4,740 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 04 | 4,996 ft | ASP | 5 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 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHFF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mackall Army Air Field in Hoffman, 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 KHFF 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 KHFF
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.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS360080/TM 0104/FL170/TP GLEX/SK IMC/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE045030/TM 0044/FL130/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAE045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0044Reported at 00:44 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT220015/TM 0010/FL090/TP A21N/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-31
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT220015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2343/FL200/TP B712/TA M17/IC LGT RIME 200/RM ZTLFD-33
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 200Icing: light rime 200.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHFF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHFF reported mostly VFR across 37 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 43%
- 29
- 26%
- 04
- 11%
- 16
- 8%
- 11
- 7%
- 34
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHFF
- IATA
- HFF
- FAA LID
- HFF
- City
- Hoffman
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 376 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.0361, -79.4986
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,529 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFBG
- ATIS
- 141.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 20m
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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.
- Seven Lakes Aero Modelers - Auman Farms — West End, NC · 15 mi
- Sandhills Model Aircraft Club - NC Hwy 24 — Cameron, NC · 23 mi
- Scotland County RC Flyers - Jerusalem Rd — Laurinburg, NC · 23 mi
KHFF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mackall Army Air Field in Hoffman, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHFF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHFF?+
KHFF has 6 runways — 04, 11, 16, 22, 29, 34; the longest is 5,529 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHFF report its own weather?+
Yes — Mackall Army Air Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHFF have a TAF?+
No — KHFF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFBG, about 28 nm away.
Does KHFF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHFF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHFF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHFF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mackall Army Air Field (KHFF) 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 Mackall Army Air Field (KHFF)
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 Mackall Army Air Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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