MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield (KLHW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield in Hinesville, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield (KLHW) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hinesville, GA at 45 ft. KLHW reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (06L, 06R, 15L, 15R) — longest 6,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLHW 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-southwest (250°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 4,700 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,700 ft.
SPECI KLHW 291926Z 25008KT 10SM TS BKN047CB BKN060 BKN200 35/25 A2973 RMK AO2A TSB26 SLP070 $
What changed at KLHW?
Since the 1855Z (2:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm began (TS).
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
- Ceiling moved from 20,000 ft to 4,700 ft.
The latest report is an off-schedule special (SPECI) — issued because conditions changed significantly. What is a SPECI? →
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Current pilot readout for KLHW
KLHW is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15L, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 45 ft). KLHW does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSVN, about 22 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 KLHW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24RFAV | 6,500 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 24L | 2,610 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 33L | 2,520 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 33R | 5,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 15L | 5,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 15R | 2,520 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 06R | 2,610 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 06L | 6,500 ft | ASP | 8 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 9→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,700 ft.
KLHW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield in Hinesville, GA: 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 KLHW 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 KLHW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JAX UA /OV CRG/TM 1901/FLDURC/TP C25A/SK CLR
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1901Reported at 19:01 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 1804/FL360/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1804Reported at 18:04 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 1634/FL280/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1634Reported at 16:34 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV NIP/TM 1503/FL020/TP P3/SK BKN020
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV NIPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1503Reported at 15:03 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP P3Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV JAX/TM 1500/FL020/TP A320/SK FEW010/WX VIS 10SM
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JAXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1500Reported at 15:00 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW010Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX VIS 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG340035/TM 1456/FL270/TP C441/TA M09/IC LGT RIME
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG340035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1456Reported at 14:56 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP C441Aircraft type reporting.TA M09Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG075015/TM 1427/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG075015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1427Reported at 14:27 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
GNV UA /OV TAY/TM 1400/FL270/TP PC12/TA M20/IC LGT RIME
GNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TAYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1400Reported at 14:00 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M20Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLHW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLHW reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24L/24R
- 53%
- 15L/15R
- 31%
- 33L/33R
- 9%
- 06L/06R
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLHW
- IATA
- LIY
- FAA LID
- LHW
- City
- Hinesville
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 45 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.8912, -81.5610
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSVN
- CTAF
- 127.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 34m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Heath Green Sky Ranch — Hinesville, GA · 8 mi
- Tri County RC Flyers 1 — Savannah, GA · 26 mi
KLHW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield in Hinesville, GA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLHW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLHW?+
KLHW has 8 runways — 06L, 06R, 15L, 15R, 24L, 24R, 33L, 33R; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLHW report its own weather?+
Yes — MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLHW have a TAF?+
No — KLHW does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSVN, about 22 nm away.
Does KLHW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLHW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLHW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLHW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield (KLHW) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield (KLHW)
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 MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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