Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hickory Regional Airport in Hickory, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY) is a regional airport serving Hickory, NC at 1,190 ft. KHKY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 06, 19, 24), longest 6,401 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 KHKY 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 calm, visibility 3 statute miles, overcast at 500 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 500 ft.
SPECI KHKY 130801Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC005 22/22 A2999 RMK AO2 T02170217
What changed at KHKY?
Since the 0753Z (3:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility improved from 2 SM to 3 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KHKY
KHKY is currently IFR with calm winds, visibility 3 statute miles, and a 500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 1,190 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KHKY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 6,401 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 24 | 6,401 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 500 ft.
KHKY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hickory Regional Airport in Hickory, 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 KHKY 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHKY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHKY reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 48 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
- 24
- 53%
- 06
- 47%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT)
TAF KHKY 130535Z 1306/1406 VRB02KT 5SM BR SCT002 BKN007 TEMPO 1307/1311 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM131400 30004KT P6SM FEW007 SCT025 FM131600 31005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM140000 VRB02KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHKY
- IATA
- HKY
- FAA LID
- HKY
- City
- Hickory
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,190 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.7411, -81.3895
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 128.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 29m
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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.
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Historical Flying Weather at KHKY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHKY reported VFR conditions during about 81.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.8 kt, calm 32.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.6 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 9.6 |
| Feb | 78.1 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 81.7 | 7.5 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 84.7 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| May | 82.2 | 9.2 | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 87.3 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 86.7 | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 81.1 | 9.6 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 78.0 | 10.6 | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 81.9 | 8.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 82.9 | 7.7 | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 72.6 | 9.8 | 6.4 | 11.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.6 kt |
| Mar | 5.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.0 kt |
| May | 4.1 kt |
| Jun | 3.5 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 2.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.2 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.5 kt |
| Dec | 3.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHKY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hickory Regional Airport in Hickory, NC 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 ↗
KHKY weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHKY?+
KHKY has 4 runways: 01, 06, 19, 24; the longest is 6,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHKY report its own weather?+
Yes. Hickory Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHKY have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHKY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHKY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHKY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHKY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY) 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 Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)
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