Boone County Airport

KHRO / HRO

Harrison, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
11 kt
200° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
3,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHRO 101553Z AUTO 20011G18KT 170V230 10SM SCT030 BKN037 30/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP124 T03000217

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,365 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 3,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,365 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,065 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Boone County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 6 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3700 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Haze.

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
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,365 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,343 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,471 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHRO 101120Z 1012/1112 18008KT 6SM HZ BKN250 FM101400 20013G21KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
Haze

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°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHRO

7,826 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.3%
MVFR
13.9%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
4.9%

Boone County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 13.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
3.7%
E
7.9%
SE
19.1%
S
19.2%
SW
4%
W
10%
NW
14.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.2°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,826 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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
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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.