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 from the west-northwest (300°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHKY 290153Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 22/22 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP048 T02220217
What changed at KHKY?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility moved from 7 SM to 10 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KHKY
KHKY is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 1,190 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 KHKY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 6,401 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 06 | 6,401 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 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→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KHKY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.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
SPA UA /OV SPA240010/TM 0058/FL370/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-28
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.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
SPA UUA /OV SPA/TM 0026/FL400/TP LJ60/TB SEV/RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTLFD-28
SPA UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SPALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP LJ60Aircraft type reporting.TB SEVTurbulence: severe.RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTL…Remarks.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
GRD UA /OV GRD/TM 0009/FL320/TP C501/TA M22/IC LGT RIME 320/RM V32
GRD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0009Reported at 00:09 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP C501Aircraft type reporting.TA M22Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 320Icing: light rime 320.RM V32Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHKY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHKY reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 24
- 53%
- 06
- 47%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2333Z (7:33 PM EDT)
TAF KHKY 282333Z 2900/2924 27007KT P6SM FEW040 BKN150 FM290400 32005KT P6SM FEW250 FM291700 33008G16KT P6SM FEW070
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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
- 22h 28m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
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.
- Herman Sipe Rd — Conover, NC · 8 mi
- Caldwell Aero Modelers - Old Caldwell County Landfill — Hudson, NC · 11 mi
- Colonel's Fly'n Aces - Hefner Airfield Rink Dam Rd — Taylorsville, NC · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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)
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 Hickory Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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