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 from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,400 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KHMZ 130615Z AUTO 33003KT 5SM HZ SCT014 BKN060 A2997 RMK AO2
What changed at KHMZ?
Since the 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHMZ
KHMZ is currently MVFR with winds from 330° at 3 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 1 knots. 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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 5,006 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 14 | 5,006 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
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 © 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 KHMZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0415/FL012/TP C25A/SK BASES OVC015
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0415Reported at 04:15 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK BASES OVC015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV THV/TM 0306/FL025/TP C340/SK BKN025
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV THVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV CXY/TM 0255/FL026/TP HELO/SK BKN026
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CXYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0255Reported at 02:55 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.SK BKN026Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0238/FLDURD/TP BCS3/SK BKN022
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
MRB UA /OV MRB240025/TM 0134/FL150/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT
MRB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRB240025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
CXY UA /OV HAR/TM 0116/FL190/TP CRJ9/TB MOD CHOP 160-190
CXY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HARLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0116Reported at 01:16 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 160-190Turbulence: moderate chop 16,000–19,000 ft.⚠️ 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 marginal VFR across 72 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 32
- 66%
- 14
- 34%
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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
- 16h 56m
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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 at KHMZ
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)
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