Harnett Regional Jetport Airport (KHRJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Harnett Regional Jetport Airport in Erwin, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport (KHRJ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Erwin, NC at 202 ft. KHRJ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 5,005 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.025. Track KHRJ 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-northwest (290°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, broken clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KHRJ 291935Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT060 BKN065 BKN075 32/19 A2975 RMK AO2 T03150189
What changed at KHRJ?
Since the 1915Z (3:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1915Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHRJ
KHRJ is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,450 ft (field elevation 202 ft). KHRJ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFBG, about 18 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 KHRJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,005 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 05 | 5,005 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 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 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 ft.
KHRJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Harnett Regional Jetport Airport in Erwin, 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 KHRJ 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 KHRJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CHS UA /OV CHS360085/TM 1920/FL170/TP E170/SK SKC/TB NEG/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360085Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1920Reported at 19:20 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
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
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 GSO240045/TM 1531/FL350/TP E135/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 28
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO240045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1531Reported at 15:31 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E135Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 28Remarks.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 KHRJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHRJ reported mostly VFR across 69 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 23
- 64%
- 05
- 36%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHRJ
- FAA LID
- HRJ
- City
- Erwin
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 202 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3794, -78.7330
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFBG
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 29m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Carolina Area Free Flight Association - Carter Gym — Lillington, NC · 2 mi
- Harnett Mini Aero Club - Red Hill Church Rd — Dunn, NC · 6 mi
- Southern Wake Aero Modeling Pilots Society - Tutor Stephens Rd — Holly Springs, NC · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHRJ reported VFR conditions during about 81.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 277 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.6 kt, calm 37.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.4 | 10.1 | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 78.4 | 9.7 | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 82.0 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 85.0 | 9.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| May | 82.0 | 11.3 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 84.3 | 10.2 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 83.4 | 9.8 | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 78.5 | 13.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 78.4 | 13.3 | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 80.2 | 11.0 | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 81.1 | 10.4 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 76.0 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 7.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 4.2 kt |
| Mar | 4.7 kt |
| Apr | 4.5 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 3.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 2.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.1 kt |
| Oct | 3.0 kt |
| Nov | 3.2 kt |
| Dec | 3.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHRJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHRJ?+
KHRJ has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 5,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHRJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Harnett Regional Jetport Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHRJ have a TAF?+
No — KHRJ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFBG, about 18 nm away.
Does KHRJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHRJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHRJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Harnett Regional Jetport Airport (KHRJ)
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