Sawyer County Airport (KHYR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sawyer County Airport in Hayward, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sawyer County Airport (KHYR) is a regional airport serving Hayward, WI at 1,216 ft. KHYR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 16, 21, 34) — longest 5,003 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 113.4. Track KHYR 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 northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHYR 290253Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02000172 53009
What changed at KHYR?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 5,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.94 → 29.96 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KHYR
KHYR is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 1,216 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KHYR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 5,003 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 34 | 1,088 ft | GRS | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 16 | 1,088 ft | GRS | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 21 | 5,003 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHYR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sawyer County Airport in Hayward, WI: 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 KHYR 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 KHYR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHYR reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 38 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 21
- 64%
- 03
- 21%
- 16
- 8%
- 34
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KHYR 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 FM290900 00000KT 3SM BR SCT003 FM291200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHYR
- IATA
- HYR
- FAA LID
- HYR
- City
- Hayward
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,216 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.0252, -91.4443
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 113.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 47m
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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
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHYR reported VFR conditions during about 73.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 231 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 28.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.5 | 29.8 | 13.7 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 67.6 | 21.9 | 7.8 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 73.3 | 15.5 | 8.1 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 74.6 | 14.4 | 8.5 | 2.5 |
| May | 81.3 | 11.5 | 5.3 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 81.5 | 10.3 | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 83.2 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 77.6 | 12.4 | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 76.6 | 12.7 | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 71.0 | 19.4 | 7.1 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 64.7 | 23.1 | 9.2 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 47.4 | 30.4 | 16.4 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 5.2 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.8 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHYR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHYR?+
KHYR has 4 runways — 03, 16, 21, 34; the longest is 5,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHYR report its own weather?+
Yes — Sawyer County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHYR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHYR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHYR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHYR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sawyer County Airport (KHYR)
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