Twin County Airport (KHLX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Twin County Airport in Hillsville, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Twin County Airport (KHLX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hillsville, VA at 2,693 ft. KHLX reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 4,151 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KHLX 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 north-northwest (330°) at 15 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,300 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHLX 291835Z AUTO 33015G21KT 10SM SCT043 25/14 A2991 RMK AO2
What changed at KHLX?
Since the 1815Z (2:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1815Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHLX
KHLX is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 15 knots gusting 21, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,550 ft (field elevation 2,693 ft). KHLX does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBCB, about 33 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 KHLX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 4,151 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 10 kt left (g13) |
| 19 | 4,151 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 10 kt right (g13) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→15 kt, ceiling 9,500 ft → unlimited.
KHLX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Twin County Airport in Hillsville, VA: 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 KHLX 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 KHLX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GSO UA /OV INT340015/TM 1827/FL060/TP BE20/SK BKN066
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV INT340015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1827Reported at 18:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP BE20Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN066Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
VJI UA /OV GZG/TM 1713/FL230/TP E145/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 45
VJI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GZGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1713Reported at 17:13 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 45Remarks.Show raw report
VJI UA /OV HMV/TM 1712/FL320/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42
VJI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HMVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1712Reported at 17:12 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42Remarks.Show raw report
HKY UA /OV BZM/TM 1711/FL200/TP CRJ9/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 44
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1711Reported at 17:11 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 44Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO230010/TM 1710/FL040/TP E170/SK BKN045
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO230010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1710Reported at 17:10 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ROA UA /OV ROA/TM 1703/FLDURD/TP GL7T/WV +/-5 KT
ROA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1703Reported at 17:03 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GL7TAircraft type reporting.WV +/-5 KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.Show raw report
VJI UA /OV GZG/TM 1614/FL300/TP B777/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 43
VJI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GZGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1614Reported at 16:14 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B777Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 43Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2617 3716N 08030W 1542 F360 318/048KT TB NONE SK IC
ARP UAL2617 3716N 08030W 154…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHLX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHLX reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,400 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 01
- 60%
- 19
- 40%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHLX
- FAA LID
- HLX
- City
- Hillsville
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,693 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.7661, -80.8236
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,151 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBCB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 5h 38m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Lowgap Flying Club - Hidden Valley Rd — Lowgap, NC · 18 mi
- Evergreen Flying Club-Tayson Rd. — Sparta, NC · 26 mi
- Holly Springs Barnstormers - US 52 — Mount Airy, NC · 26 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHLX reported VFR conditions during about 76.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 246 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 19.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.5 | 18.1 | 5.4 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 70.8 | 16.3 | 4.8 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 74.6 | 13.3 | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 80.6 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| May | 77.4 | 11.5 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 83.8 | 8.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 83.1 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 75.3 | 11.7 | 5.2 | 7.8 |
| Sep | 70.6 | 13.3 | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| Oct | 74.4 | 13.2 | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Nov | 76.1 | 13.5 | 4.4 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 67.4 | 17.0 | 6.3 | 9.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.4 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHLX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHLX?+
KHLX has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 4,151 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHLX report its own weather?+
Yes — Twin County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHLX have a TAF?+
No — KHLX does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBCB, about 33 nm away.
Does KHLX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHLX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHLX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Twin County Airport (KHLX)
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