Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Thomson-McDuffie County Airport in Thomson, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Thomson, GA at 501 ft. KHQU reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (10, 28) — longest 5,514 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.625. Track KHQU 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-southwest (240°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, scattered clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHQU 290335Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT060 SCT080 SCT110 31/24 A2979 RMK AO2
What changed at KHQU?
Since the 0315Z (11:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.81 → 29.79 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KHQU
KHQU is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 501 ft). KHQU does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDNL, about 24 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 KHQU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | 5,514 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 10 | 5,514 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHQU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Thomson-McDuffie County Airport in Thomson, GA: 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 KHQU 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 KHQU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAV UA /OV SAV320070/TM 0348/FL230/TP B739/SK IMC/TB OCNL LGT
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAV320070Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 0342/FL370/TP B752/TB LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA160025/TM 0241/FL120/TP E145/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA160025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0241Reported at 02:41 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
AMG UA /OV AMG010075/TM 0125/FL380/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT
AMG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AMG010075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0125Reported at 01:25 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW140015/TM 0101/FL340/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELW140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 0059/FL350/TP A35K/TB OCNL LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A35KAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA240010/TM 0058/FL370/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-28
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHQU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHQU reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28
- 84%
- 10
- 16%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHQU
- FAA LID
- HQU
- City
- Thomson
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 501 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.5297, -82.5165
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,514 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDNL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 40m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
7 airports+1 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHQU reported VFR conditions during about 81.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 281 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.5 kt, calm 38.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.4 | 9.7 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 77.0 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 80.3 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 85.5 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 2.2 |
| May | 82.5 | 10.0 | 5.3 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 84.7 | 9.2 | 4.5 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 83.9 | 9.4 | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 75.6 | 14.3 | 6.5 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 10.8 | 5.7 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 78.9 | 10.2 | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 70.7 | 12.1 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 kt |
| Feb | 4.3 kt |
| Mar | 4.3 kt |
| Apr | 4.1 kt |
| May | 3.7 kt |
| Jun | 3.1 kt |
| Jul | 2.8 kt |
| Aug | 2.6 kt |
| Sep | 2.8 kt |
| Oct | 3.0 kt |
| Nov | 3.3 kt |
| Dec | 3.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHQU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHQU?+
KHQU has 2 runways — 10, 28; the longest is 5,514 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHQU report its own weather?+
Yes — Thomson-McDuffie County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHQU have a TAF?+
No — KHQU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDNL, about 24 nm away.
Does KHQU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHQU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHQU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU)
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