Carroll County Airport

KHZD

Huntingdon, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
23:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHZD 112335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3020 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 13°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
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (497 ft)
Pressure Alt
205 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,524 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

13,781 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
12%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
3.4%

Carroll County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.4% 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: 31.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.5%
N
6.5%
S
18%
W
6.1%
NE
8.3%
NW
6%
SE
4.4%
SW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.4°C
Range: -14°C to 35°C
-14°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,781 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 13,781 weather observations shows KHZD maintains VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.3% 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 (31.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 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 11.4°C (53°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 13,781 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.