Breckinridge County Airport

KI93

Hardinsburg, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 13:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
13:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
7 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KI93 301335Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3005 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Breckinridge County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 7 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (735 ft)
Pressure Alt
593 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 289 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
I93
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
3,500 ft 75 ft ASP 91°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KI93

13,602 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.5%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
4.4%

Breckinridge County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 15.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
8.8%
E
7.5%
SE
5.8%
S
21.9%
SW
15.2%
W
9.7%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -17°C to 32°C
-17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 13,602 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Breckinridge County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KI93
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 735 ft MSL

Location

City: Hardinsburg
Country: US
Latitude: 37.784814°
Longitude: -86.441295°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Breckinridge County Airport

Breckinridge County Airport (KI93) is located in Hardinsburg, US at an elevation of 735 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,602 weather observations shows KI93 maintains VFR conditions 75.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.4% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KI93 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (15.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 9.2°C (49°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.34 to 30.63 inHg (994-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,602 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.