Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity Airport (NC01) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity Airport in Hertford, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KECG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity Airport (NC01) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hertford, NC at 10 ft. NC01 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KECG, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 5,291 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KECG. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KECG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KECG, 12.3 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,500 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KECG 290654Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM FEW035 23/22 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP015 T02280217
What changed at KECG (nearest station)?
Since the 0554Z (1:54 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 3,700 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.61 → 29.58 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for NC01
Based on the nearest station (KECG), NC01 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 10 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 NC01. 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 | 5,291 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 21 | 5,291 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt head | 3 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
NC01 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity Airport in Hertford, 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 NC01 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 NC01
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KECG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 64 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 03/21
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0528Z (1:28 AM EDT)
TAF KECG 290528Z 2906/3006 21008KT P6SM BKN040 FM290800 27005KT P6SM SCT080 FM291300 32010KT P6SM SCT035 FM292300 VRB05KT P6SM BKN040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NC01
- City
- Hertford
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0962, -76.3271
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,291 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KECG
- TAF
- Nearest KECG
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 45m
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Nearby airports
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RC flying fields nearby
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NC01 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at NC01?+
NC01 has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 5,291 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NC01 come from?+
Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KECG, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NC01 can differ.
Does NC01 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KECG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NC01 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — NC01 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NC01 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity Airport (NC01)
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