Wheeling Ohio County Airport

KHLG / HLG

Wheeling, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
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🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
2 SM
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHLG 042253Z 00000KT 2SM BR FEW006 OVC016 12/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP215 T01170111

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,195 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
OVC 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,795 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,795 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,195 ft)
Pressure Alt
963 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 890 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHLG 042326Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC006 TEMPO 0500/0502 SCT006 OVC015 FM050300 VRB04KT 2SM BR OVC003 FM050600 VRB04KT 1 1/2SM RA BR OVC002 FM051700 21008G17KT 3SM -RA BR OVC006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:00Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
03:00Z FM050300
+3h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+6h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HLG
03
21
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 26°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
26° angle
16/34 4,499 ft 150 ft ASP 151°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
151° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHLG

5,362 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.8%
MVFR
26.7%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
3.9%

Wheeling Ohio County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 10%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
5.1%
E
8.3%
SE
4.6%
S
12.3%
SW
18.5%
W
27.8%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.4°C
Range: -22°C to 29°C
-22°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,362 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wheeling Ohio County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHLG
IATA Code: HLG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,195 ft MSL

Location

City: Wheeling
Country: US
Latitude: 40.174999°
Longitude: -80.646301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,499 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wheeling Ohio County Airport

Overview

Wheeling Ohio County Airport serves the Wheeling metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated in western Pennsylvania at 1,195 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 40.174999, -80.646301, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 61.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -18°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 6.6°C. Wind patterns are consistent, with prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8.2 knots and occasional gusts up to 30 knots.

Notable Features

Wheeling Ohio County Airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 03/21 at 5,001 feet and Runway 16/34 at 4,499 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The airport's diverse runway configuration provides flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared for variable visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 8.9 statute miles and occasional reduced visibility events. Meteorological data indicates the best VFR months are October, September, and November. Crosswind components are moderate, averaging 5-6.3 knots across both runways, allowing for comfortable operational margins during approach and landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.