Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark (SC21) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark in Loris, SC, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCRE) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark (SC21) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Loris, SC at 45 ft. SC21 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KCRE, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (04, 18, 22, 36) — longest 3,300 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCRE. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCRE, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCRE, 9.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 4,800 ft, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KCRE 291853Z 18006KT 10SM RA FEW040 SCT048 BKN065 31/23 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP069 T03060228 PNO
What changed at KCRE (nearest station)?
Since the 1753Z (1:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (RA).
- Wind direction moved from 210° to 180°.
- Rain ended (+RA).
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Current pilot readout for SC21
Based on the nearest station (KCRE), SC21 is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 45 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 SC21. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 1,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 18 | 3,300 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 22 | 1,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 36 | 3,300 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 ft.
SC21 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark in Loris, SC: 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 SC21 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 SC21
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ILM UA /OV ILM185060/TM 1634/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM185060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1634Reported at 16:34 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV VUJ140015/TM 1630/FL080/TP DA40/SK CLR
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VUJ140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1630Reported at 16:30 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM190100/TM 1600/FL360/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM190100Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1600Reported at 16:00 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM190082/TM 1410/FL450/TP CL35/TB NEG
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM190082Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1410Reported at 14:10 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at SC21
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCRE reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 04/18/22/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1726Z (1:26 PM EDT)
TAF KCRE 291726Z 2918/3018 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- SC21
- City
- Loris
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 45 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9429, -78.8290
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCRE
- TAF
- Nearest KCRE
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 5h 24m
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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.
- Southeastern Modelers Flying Club - Narrow End Rd — Tabor City, NC · 8 mi
- RC Wings Over S.C. - Staples Rd — Aynor, SC · 19 mi
SC21 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at SC21?+
SC21 has 4 runways — 04, 18, 22, 36; the longest is 3,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for SC21 come from?+
Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCRE, about 10 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at SC21 can differ.
Does SC21 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KCRE TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does SC21 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — SC21 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for SC21 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark (SC21)
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 Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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