Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport in Saginaw, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Saginaw, MI at 601 ft. KHYX reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 10, 23, 28) — longest 5,002 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.325. Track KHYX 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 north-northeast (020°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHYX 291935Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2997 RMK AO2
What changed at KHYX?
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 KHYX
KHYX is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 601 ft). KHYX does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMBS, about 11 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 KHYX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 2,952 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 10 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 28 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 23 | 2,952 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHYX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport in Saginaw, MI: 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 KHYX 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 KHYX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 1911/FL050/TP SR22/TB LGT-MOD
MKG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1911Reported at 19:11 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 1853/FL012/TP G280/WV +/- 3KTS/RM LLWS
LAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1853Reported at 18:53 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP G280Aircraft type reporting.WV +/- 3KTSWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM LLWSRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO0085018/TM 1834/FL070/TP CRJ9/SK B070
DTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXO0085018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1834Reported at 18:34 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK B070Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ARB UA /OV ARB300003/TM 1656/FL034/TP C172/SK SCT 045/WX 10
ARB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARB300003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1656Reported at 16:56 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10Weather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
YIP UA /OV YIP/TM 1648/FLDURD/TP E545/TB LIGHT/RM +/- 5 KTS
YIP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YIPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1648Reported at 16:48 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM +/- 5 KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PTK UUA /OV PTK/TM 1637/FLUNKN/TP C172/RM LLWS +10KTS ON FINAL FOR RWY 27L
PTK UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV PTKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1637Reported at 16:37 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +10KTS ON FINAL FOR …Remarks.Show raw report
YIP UA /OV YIP/TM 1615/FLDURD/TP CRJ2/RM +10 KTS ON FINAL
YIP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YIPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1615Reported at 16:15 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.RM +10 KTS ON FINALRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHYX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHYX reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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- 40%
- 28
- 29%
- 05
- 28%
- 10
- 3%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHYX
- FAA LID
- HYX
- City
- Saginaw
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 601 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.4334, -83.8623
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMBS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Sunset in
- 5h 7m
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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.
- Flying Eagles Inc - James Clements Airport — Bay City, MI · 8 mi
- Frankenmuth Aeromodelers Club - Dehmel Rd — Birch Run, MI · 11 mi
- Flying Eagles Inc 1 — Bay City, MI · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHYX reported VFR conditions during about 77.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 242 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.2 kt, calm 11.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.7 | 30.2 | 9.7 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 66.0 | 22.8 | 7.8 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 74.9 | 17.1 | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 80.7 | 13.2 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| May | 83.7 | 11.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 87.1 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 88.8 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 86.0 | 10.0 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 83.1 | 11.6 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 14.4 | 3.9 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 72.9 | 20.4 | 4.4 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 55.8 | 31.2 | 8.5 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.9 kt |
| Dec | 8.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHYX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHYX?+
KHYX has 4 runways — 05, 10, 23, 28; the longest is 5,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHYX report its own weather?+
Yes — Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHYX have a TAF?+
No — KHYX does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMBS, about 11 nm away.
Does KHYX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHYX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHYX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX)
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