Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mesquite Metro Airport in Mesquite, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mesquite, TX at 447 ft. KHQZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 5,999 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHQZ 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 south-southeast (160°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (85°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHQZ 290435Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 30/21 A2986 RMK AO1 T02950211
Current pilot readout for KHQZ
KHQZ is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 447 ft). KHQZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDAL, about 17 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 KHQZ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,999 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 35 | 5,999 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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KHQZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mesquite Metro Airport in Mesquite, TX: 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 KHQZ 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHQZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 92%
- 35
- 8%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KHQZ
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KHQZ.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHQZ
- FAA LID
- HQZ
- City
- Mesquite
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 447 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.7470, -96.5304
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,999 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDAL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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
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.
- Simonds Lake Park — Seagoville, TX · 8 mi
- Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers - Eastfield Community College — Mexquite, TX · 9 mi
- Rowlett R/C Flying Club - Dexham Rd — Rowlett, TX · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHQZ reported VFR conditions during about 78.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 17.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.0 | 14.9 | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 66.3 | 20.3 | 8.8 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 73.5 | 18.9 | 5.3 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 74.9 | 19.7 | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| May | 76.3 | 18.5 | 3.9 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 87.2 | 10.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 6.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 93.0 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 87.1 | 9.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 11.4 | 5.0 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 77.9 | 14.2 | 5.7 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 69.2 | 18.0 | 7.4 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 7.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 6.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHQZ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mesquite Metro Airport in Mesquite, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHQZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHQZ?+
KHQZ has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 5,999 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHQZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Mesquite Metro Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHQZ have a TAF?+
No — KHQZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDAL, about 17 nm away.
Does KHQZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHQZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHQZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHQZ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ)
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 Mesquite Metro Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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