Carroll County Airport

KHZD

Huntingdon, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 04:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
04:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHZD 260435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/24 A2999 RMK A01

Weather Briefing

VFR

Carroll County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (497 ft)
Pressure Alt
415 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,734 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HZD
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,500 ft 100 ft ASP 12°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
12° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHZD

19,032 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.3%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
3.2%

Carroll County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 32.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
5.9%
S
20%
W
5.2%
NE
8.2%
NW
4.9%
SE
4.2%
SW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.1°C
Range: -14°C to 35°C
-14°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 19,032 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Carroll County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHZD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 497 ft MSL

Location

City: Huntingdon
Country: US
Latitude: 36.089298°
Longitude: -88.463303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Carroll County Airport

Carroll County Airport (KHZD) is located in Huntingdon, US at an elevation of 497 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 19,032 weather observations shows KHZD maintains VFR conditions 81.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHZD come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (32.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -14°C (7°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 14.1°C (57°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.4 to 30.67 inHg (996-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 19,032 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.