Memorial Field Airport

KHOT / HOT

Hot Springs, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10 kt
200° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHOT 041853Z AUTO 20010G17KT 10SM BKN030 OVC039 23/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02280156

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 540 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 3,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,540 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,440 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (540 ft)
Pressure Alt
368 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,458 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHOT 041857Z 0419/0518 20010G17KT P6SM VCSH BKN030 OVC040 FM050300 15007KT P6SM OVC050 FM050600 20007KT P6SM VCTS OVC025CB TEMPO 0506/0510 P6SM -TSRA BKN007CB FM051200 20006KT P6SM -RA VCTS OVC007CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
VFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+11h
MVFR 200° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HOT
05
23 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,595 ft 150 ft ASP 54°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
13/31 4,099 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
4.1 kt 9.1 kt
66° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHOT

4,692 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.2%
MVFR
21.1%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
3.6%

Memorial Field Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 33.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
4.8%
E
17.8%
SE
5.8%
S
8%
SW
10.4%
W
6.2%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.6°C
Range: -10°C to 35°C
-10°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,692 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Memorial Field Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHOT
IATA Code: HOT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 540 ft MSL

Location

City: Hot Springs
Country: US
Latitude: 34.478800°
Longitude: -93.096262°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,595 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,099 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Memorial Field Airport

Overview

Memorial Field Airport serves the Hot Springs area in the United States as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 540 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 34.478800, -93.096262, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two asphalt runways capable of supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly visual flight conditions, with 68.5% of observations reporting VFR weather and an additional 20.8% at marginal VFR levels. The airport experiences consistent winds primarily from the east at an average of 5.7 knots, with temperature ranges from -8°C to 35°C and excellent average visibility of 9.2 statute miles. September, October, and January historically offer the most favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage for their respective orientations. Runway 05/23 spans 6,595 feet, while runway 13/31 provides 4,099 feet of asphalt surface, offering flexibility for different aircraft types and operational requirements. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 35.9% of the time, which can impact landing and takeoff procedures.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging 3.3 knots for runway 05/23 and 3.8 knots for runway 13/31. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, as 1.4% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles, with occasional fog events occurring in 0.9% of reports. The consistent eastern wind pattern typically favors approaches on the east-west oriented runways.

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
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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.