Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field in Hagerstown, MD, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) is a regional airport serving Hagerstown, MD at 703 ft. KHGR reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 09, 20, 27), longest 7,000 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 KHGR 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 southeast (140°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,000 ft, scattered clouds at 1,400 ft, overcast at 3,200 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,200 ft.
SPECI KHGR 130707Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM FEW010 SCT014 OVC032 23/22 A2996 RMK AO2 T02280217 $
What changed at KHGR?
Since the 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 1,200 ft to 3,200 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KHGR
KHGR is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 703 ft). KHGR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMRB, about 22 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KHGR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 7,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 20 | 3,165 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 02 | 3,165 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 27 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 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 6,500 ft → 3,200 ft.
KHGR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field in Hagerstown, MD: 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 KHGR 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 KHGR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0415/FL012/TP C25A/SK BASES OVC015
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0415Reported at 04:15 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK BASES OVC015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV THV/TM 0306/FL025/TP C340/SK BKN025
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV THVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV CXY/TM 0255/FL026/TP HELO/SK BKN026
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CXYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0255Reported at 02:55 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.SK BKN026Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0238/FLDURD/TP BCS3/SK BKN022
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MRB UA /OV MRB240025/TM 0134/FL150/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT
MRB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRB240025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
CXY UA /OV HAR/TM 0116/FL190/TP CRJ9/TB MOD CHOP 160-190
CXY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HARLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0116Reported at 01:16 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 160-190Turbulence: moderate chop 16,000–19,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHGR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHGR reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 42 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 38%
- 27
- 24%
- 02
- 22%
- 09
- 16%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHGR
- IATA
- HGR
- FAA LID
- HGR
- City
- Hagerstown
- State
- Maryland
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 703 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7088, -77.7280
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMRB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 12m
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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
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Pegasus RC Airplane Club 1 , Hagerstown, MD · 4 mi
- C-Burg Model Airs - Franklin Learning Center , Chambersburg, PA · 13 mi
- Capital Area Soaring Assn - Mountville Rd , Jefferson, MD · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KHGR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHGR reported VFR conditions during about 82.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 280 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 15.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.6 | 9.4 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 80.6 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 82.0 | 10.2 | 5.0 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 83.5 | 10.7 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| May | 79.5 | 14.0 | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 85.1 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 88.2 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 85.3 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 82.1 | 12.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 82.7 | 11.8 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 85.4 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 76.3 | 11.7 | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.8 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHGR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field in Hagerstown, MD 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 ↗
KHGR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHGR?+
KHGR has 4 runways: 02, 09, 20, 27; the longest is 7,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHGR report its own weather?+
Yes. Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHGR have a TAF?+
No. KHGR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMRB, about 22 nm away.
Does KHGR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHGR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHGR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHGR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) 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 Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR)
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 Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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