Boone County Airport

KHRO / HRO

Harrison, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:13Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
05:13Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3 kt
150°
5 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KHRO 050513Z AUTO 15003KT 5SM -TSRA 19/16 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB0457 TSE0457 P0008 T01890161 $
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,365 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,343 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,151 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHRO 050520Z 0506/0606 20006KT 3SM -TSRA BR SCT030CB OVC070 FM051000 VRB06KT 3SM BR VCTS OVC015CB FM051300 22005KT 6SM BR OVC007 FM051800 19010KT 6SM BR VCTS OVC015CB FM052300 17010KT 6SM BR OVC030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
10:00Z FM051000
+5h
MVFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM051300
+8h
IFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HRO
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,161 ft 150 ft ASP 186°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHRO

4,691 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
11.4%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
4.3%

Boone County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 14.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
4.1%
E
7.1%
SE
20.4%
S
12.2%
SW
4.1%
W
12.4%
NW
18.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -17°C to 34°C
-17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,691 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Boone County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHRO
IATA Code: HRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,365 ft MSL

Location

City: Harrison
Country: US
Latitude: 36.261501°
Longitude: -93.154701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,161 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Boone County Airport

Overview

Boone County Airport serves Harrison, Arkansas, as a medium-sized airport situated at 1365 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 36.261501, -93.154701, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northwest Arkansas region, supporting general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Boone County Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 77.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -12°C to 34°C create diverse seasonal flying environments, while prevailing southeast winds at an average of 6.6 knots provide relatively stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 18/36 with 6,161 feet of asphalt surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Winds show a consistent southeastern orientation, with calm conditions occurring 16.6% of the time and maximum recorded winds reaching 22 knots, indicating generally predictable wind patterns for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates 100% wind favorability, with an average crosswind of 4.1 knots. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility (below 3 miles in only 1.7% of observations). September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for airport operations.

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.