Henderson Oxford Airport (KHNZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Henderson Oxford Airport in Oxford, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Henderson Oxford Airport (KHNZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Oxford, NC at 526 ft. KHNZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 5,501 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.625. Track KHNZ 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 (270°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, scattered clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHNZ 291935Z AUTO 27008KT 220V290 10SM SCT050 SCT075 29/16 A2974 RMK AO2 T02870161
What changed at KHNZ?
Since the 1915Z (3:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 3 to 8 kt.
- The 7,500 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KHNZ
KHNZ is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 526 ft). KHNZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRDU, about 32 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 KHNZ. 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 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 06 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 5 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 13→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHNZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Henderson Oxford Airport in Oxford, 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 KHNZ 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 KHNZ
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
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
GSO UA /OV VUJ140015/TM 1630/FL080/TP DA40/SK CLR
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VUJ140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1630Reported at 16:30 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 1441/FL400/TP A333/TB OCNL LGT/RM ZTLFD 28
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1441Reported at 14:41 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.RM ZTLFD 28Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHNZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHNZ reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 68%
- 06
- 32%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHNZ
- FAA LID
- HNZ
- City
- Oxford
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 526 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.3616, -78.5292
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRDU
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 30m
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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
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Soggy Bottom R/C Club - Union Chapel Rd — Buffalo Junction, VA · 16 mi
- Raleigh Aero Masters Inc - Fred Wilder Rd — Franklinton, NC · 18 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHNZ reported VFR conditions during about 81.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 280 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 26.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.5 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 80.2 | 6.9 | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 81.4 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 84.2 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| May | 79.0 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 84.8 | 7.9 | 4.3 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 84.1 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 77.8 | 11.8 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 72.5 | 13.2 | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 78.3 | 8.8 | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 80.9 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 76.1 | 8.8 | 5.9 | 9.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 5.2 kt |
| Mar | 5.5 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 4.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 3.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.1 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHNZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHNZ?+
KHNZ has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHNZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Henderson Oxford Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHNZ have a TAF?+
No — KHNZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRDU, about 32 nm away.
Does KHNZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHNZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHNZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Henderson Oxford Airport (KHNZ)
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 Henderson Oxford Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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