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 south (180°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHRJ 130155Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A3001 RMK AO2 T02620232
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Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KHRJ
KHRJ is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 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 | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 05 | 5,005 ft | ASP | 5 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 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KHRJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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GSO UUA /OV GSO/TM 0153/FLDURD/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23R
GSO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV GSOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23RRemarks.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV DLC/TM 0131/FL060/TP C172/RM VFR
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO360020/TM 0026/FL075/TP A306/SK TOP075/TB NEG
GSO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP075Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2354/FL210/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM CHZLY DURD ZTLFD 29
GSO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2354Reported at 23:54 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM CHZLY DURD ZTLFD 29Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV REIDE/TM 2326/FLDURD/TP B738/SK BKN054/TB SMOOTH
GSO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV REIDELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2326Reported at 23:26 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN054Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
SIF UA /OV GSO054026 /TM 2326 /FLUNKN /TP B738 /SK BKN054 /TB NEG
SIF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO054026Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2326Reported at 23:26 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN054Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT030022/TM 2324/FL040/TP A21N/TB LT-MOD
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT030022Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2324Reported at 23:24 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB LT-MODTurbulence: lt- moderate.Show raw report
MYR UA /OV BEVET/TM 2259/FL016/TP S22T/SK BKN016
MYR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BEVETLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2259Reported at 22:59 UTC.FL016Altitude: 1,600 ft MSL.TP S22TAircraft type reporting.SK BKN016Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ 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 72 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 52%
- 05
- 48%
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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
- Next sunset
- 21h 13m
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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 at KHRJ
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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