Bedford County Airport (KHMZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bedford County Airport in Bedford, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bedford County Airport (KHMZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bedford, PA at 1,162 ft. KHMZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 5,006 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KHMZ 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 7 statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,300 ft, scattered clouds at 3,100 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHMZ 290555Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT023 SCT031 18/17 A2970 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T01750171 10219 20172
What changed at KHMZ?
Since the 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- The 2,300 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Visibility improved from 5 SM to 7 SM.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KHMZ
KHMZ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 7 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 1,162 ft). KHMZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAOO, about 15 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 KHMZ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 5,006 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 32 | 5,006 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHMZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bedford County Airport in Bedford, PA: 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 KHMZ 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 KHMZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV SCAPE045005/TM 0015/FL130/TP C550/TB MOD
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SCAPE045005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHMZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHMZ reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHMZ
- FAA LID
- HMZ
- City
- Bedford
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,162 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0860, -78.5134
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,006 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAOO
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 24m
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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.
- Bedford County Aero Modelers Society - Pond Ln — Bedford, PA · 9 mi
- Cove RC Flyers 1 — Woodbury, PA · 14 mi
- Johnstown RC Club 1 — Windber, PA · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHMZ reported VFR conditions during about 75.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 43.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.3 | 28.9 | 6.8 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 71.7 | 18.3 | 7.3 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 75.7 | 17.3 | 5.1 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 15.7 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| May | 70.9 | 19.1 | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 79.0 | 13.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 78.9 | 12.9 | 2.1 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 76.3 | 14.8 | 2.7 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 68.4 | 18.8 | 3.9 | 8.9 |
| Oct | 71.3 | 19.2 | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 79.3 | 15.5 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 63.3 | 25.8 | 7.2 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 5.7 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 3.5 kt |
| Jul | 2.9 kt |
| Aug | 2.9 kt |
| Sep | 2.9 kt |
| Oct | 3.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHMZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHMZ?+
KHMZ has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 5,006 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHMZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Bedford County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHMZ have a TAF?+
No — KHMZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAOO, about 15 nm away.
Does KHMZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHMZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHMZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bedford County Airport (KHMZ)
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 Bedford County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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