Blytheville Municipal Airport

KHKA / HKA

Blytheville, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 23:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
23:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
7 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHKA 262353Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM SCT048 28/24 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02830239 10300 20278 58005 PWINO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 255 ft
SCT 4,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,055 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blytheville Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 7 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (255 ft)
Pressure Alt
233 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,854 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HKA
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,001 ft 75 ft ASP 178°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHKA

7,127 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.3%
MVFR
13%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
2.7%

Blytheville Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 7.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
10.5%
E
6.9%
SE
5.5%
S
26.8%
SW
19.3%
W
3.1%
NW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.9°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

June October April

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 7,127 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blytheville Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHKA
IATA Code: HKA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 255 ft MSL

Location

City: Blytheville
Country: US
Latitude: 35.940399°
Longitude: -89.830803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Blytheville Municipal Airport

Blytheville Municipal Airport (KHKA/HKA) is located in Blytheville, US at an elevation of 255 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,127 weather observations shows KHKA maintains VFR conditions 79.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHKA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, October, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 14.9°C (59°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.41 to 30.74 inHg (996-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,127 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.