Billy Mitchell Airport

KHSE / HNC

Hatteras, US

Last Updated
Jun 24, 12:14Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
12:14Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
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--°
10 SM
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KHSE 241214Z AUTO 10SM SCT021 BKN027 23/19 A3002 RMK AO2 T02330189

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,117 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,717 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Billy Mitchell Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Wind data is not available.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-96 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 868 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HSE
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
07/25 3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 56°

Weather Statistics - KHSE

10,748 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
19%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
4.5%

Billy Mitchell Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.6%
N
11.1%
S
9.5%
W
12%
NE
19.4%
NW
9.9%
SE
3.6%
SW
25.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.9°C
Range: -6°C to 30°C
-6°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

April November June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,748 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Billy Mitchell Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHSE
IATA Code: HNC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Hatteras
Country: US
Latitude: 35.232800°
Longitude: -75.617798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Billy Mitchell Airport

Billy Mitchell Airport (KHSE/HNC) is located in Hatteras, US at an elevation of 17 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 3,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 10,748 weather observations shows KHSE maintains VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHSE come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 14.9°C (59°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.48 to 30.64 inHg (998-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,748 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.