Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fairfield County Airport in Lancaster, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lancaster, OH at 868 ft. KLHQ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (10, 28) — longest 5,003 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KLHQ 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-northwest (330°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLHQ 290453Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP092 T02000183 402830194
What changed at KLHQ?
Since the 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.81 → 29.83 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLHQ
KLHQ is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 868 ft). KLHQ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLCK, about 13 nm away.
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Track KLHQ free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 KLHQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | 5,003 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 10 | 5,003 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
KLHQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fairfield County Airport in Lancaster, OH: 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 KLHQ 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 KLHQ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CMH UA /OV GAS/TM 0108/FL290/TP LJ35/TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURD
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GASLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURDTurbulence: light chop 29,000–26,000 ft durd.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLHQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLHQ reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28
- 78%
- 10
- 22%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLHQ
- FAA LID
- LHQ
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 868 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7556, -82.6571
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLCK
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.725 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 9m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Fairfield County Fairgrounds — Lancaster, OH · 5 mi
- Fairfield Ohio Radio Kontrol F.O.R.K.S - Pine Grove Landfill, Inc. — Amanda, OH · 10 mi
- Buckeye FPV Racing - Scioto Grove Metro Park — Grove City, OH · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLHQ reported VFR conditions during about 77.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 247 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 24.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.3 | 28.7 | 9.1 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 66.0 | 22.3 | 8.8 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 76.6 | 16.5 | 5.4 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 84.2 | 11.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| May | 82.4 | 11.8 | 4.5 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 85.2 | 10.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 80.7 | 12.4 | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 79.8 | 12.4 | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 78.7 | 13.0 | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 79.2 | 14.4 | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 77.3 | 16.9 | 4.5 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 61.5 | 27.8 | 8.0 | 2.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 3.6 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLHQ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLHQ?+
KLHQ has 2 runways — 10, 28; the longest is 5,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLHQ report its own weather?+
Yes — Fairfield County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLHQ have a TAF?+
No — KLHQ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLCK, about 13 nm away.
Does KLHQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLHQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLHQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)
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 Fairfield County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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