Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field

KHAO / HAO

Hamilton, US

Last Updated
Apr 3, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHAO 032053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT044 SCT050 BKN085 28/17 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP183 T02780172 56010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 633 ft
SCT 4,400 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,033 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,633 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,133 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 5 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 17°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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (633 ft)
Pressure Alt
461 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,173 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HAO
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 5,500 ft 100 ft ASP 120° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHAO

6,136 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.3%
MVFR
24.5%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
1.7%

Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field typically experiences VFR conditions 66.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 43.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.7%
N
6.8%
S
3.1%
W
17.3%
NE
4.6%
NW
7.8%
SE
1.2%
SW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -28°C to 33°C
-28°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,136 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHAO
IATA Code: HAO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 633 ft MSL

Location

City: Hamilton
Country: US
Latitude: 39.363800°
Longitude: -84.522003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field

Butler Co Regional Airport - Hogan Field (KHAO/HAO) is located in Hamilton, US at an elevation of 633 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 66.3% of the time based on 6,136 observations, KHAO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 9.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHAO come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (43.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -28°C (-18°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 5.9°C (43°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.35 to 30.69 inHg (994-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,136 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.