Wheeling Ohio County Airport (KHLG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wheeling Ohio County Airport in Wheeling, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (KHLG) is a regional airport serving Wheeling, WV at 1,195 ft. KHLG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 16, 21, 34), longest 5,002 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 KHLG 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 (260°) at 4 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, overcast at 400 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 400 ft.
SPECI KHLG 131023Z AUTO 26004KT 4SM BR OVC004 21/20 A2995 RMK AO2 T02060200
What changed at KHLG?
Since the 0953Z (5:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from IFR to LIFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 700 ft to 400 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KHLG
KHLG is currently LIFR with winds from 260° at 4 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 1,195 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 KHLG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 5,002 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 34 | 4,499 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 16 | 4,499 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 03 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 2 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 24 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → 400 ft.
KHLG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wheeling Ohio County Airport in Wheeling, WV: 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 KHLG 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 KHLG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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AGC UA /OV AGC FINAL/TM 1010/FL018/TP PC12/SK OVC003/WX 1 1/2SM
AGC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGC FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1010Reported at 10:10 UTC.FL018Altitude: 1,800 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC003Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 1 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHLG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHLG reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 66 observations, with 39 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
- 21
- 43%
- 03
- 29%
- 16
- 16%
- 34
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0532Z (1:32 AM EDT)
TAF KHLG 130532Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT 2SM BR SCT002 OVC020 FM130800 VRB03KT 1SM BR OVC002 FM131300 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC006 FM131500 VRB04KT P6SM BKN015 FM131800 27005KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1323/1402 4SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM140200 32004KT P6SM BKN040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHLG
- IATA
- HLG
- FAA LID
- HLG
- City
- Wheeling
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,195 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.1750, -80.6463
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 9m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KHLG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHLG reported VFR conditions during about 75.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 237 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 10.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.8 | 27.8 | 9.4 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 66.1 | 20.8 | 8.9 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 76.4 | 15.8 | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 83.0 | 12.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| May | 81.6 | 11.0 | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 81.7 | 10.8 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 80.3 | 11.2 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 80.8 | 10.8 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 79.9 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 78.7 | 12.7 | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 76.7 | 15.8 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 60.8 | 27.0 | 8.3 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHLG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Wheeling Ohio County Airport in Wheeling, WV 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 ↗
KHLG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHLG?+
KHLG has 4 runways: 03, 16, 21, 34; the longest is 5,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHLG report its own weather?+
Yes. Wheeling Ohio County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHLG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHLG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHLG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHLG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHLG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Wheeling Ohio County Airport (KHLG) 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 Wheeling Ohio County Airport (KHLG)
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 Wheeling Ohio County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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