Bedford County Airport

KHMZ

Bedford, US

Last Updated
Jul 26, 21:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
21:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHMZ 262155Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM SCT070 26/15 A2989 RMK AO2 T02600145

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,162 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,162 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bedford County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 6 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,162 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,200 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,799 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HMZ
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,005 ft 75 ft ASP 127°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHMZ

21,287 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
2.7%

Bedford County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 42.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.5%
N
4.9%
S
7.2%
W
14.4%
NE
1.4%
NW
16.4%
SE
7.9%
SW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -26°C to 35°C
-26°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

June November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 21,287 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bedford County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHMZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,162 ft MSL

Location

City: Bedford
Country: US
Latitude: 40.085952°
Longitude: -78.513359°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,005 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bedford County Airport

Bedford County Airport (KHMZ) is located in Bedford, US at an elevation of 1,162 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 5,005 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 21,287 weather observations shows KHMZ maintains VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHMZ come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (42.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -26°C (-15°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 8.9°C (48°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.29 to 30.66 inHg (992-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 21,287 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.