Batesville Airport

KHLB / HLB

Batesville, US

Last Updated
May 2, 08:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
08:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHLB 020835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW048 BKN080 BKN090 03/02 A3005 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 973 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,773 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,973 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,973 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Batesville Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (973 ft)
Pressure Alt
831 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -375 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HLB
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 5,933 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHLB

14,623 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.1%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
4.5%

Batesville Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 44.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 44.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.9%
NE
7.3%
E
6.1%
SE
5.7%
S
17.2%
SW
3.2%
W
8%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -23°C to 31°C
-23°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

May October April

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 14,623 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Batesville Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHLB
IATA Code: HLB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 973 ft MSL

Location

City: Batesville
Country: US
Latitude: 39.342861°
Longitude: -85.258441°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,933 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Batesville Airport

Batesville Airport (KHLB/HLB) is located in Batesville, US at an elevation of 973 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,933 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,623 weather observations shows KHLB maintains VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHLB come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (44.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. 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 May, October, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -23°C (-9°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7°C (45°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.31 to 30.66 inHg (993-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,623 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.