Bedford County Airport

KHMZ

Bedford, US

Last Updated
May 1, 12:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
12:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHMZ 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/03 A2997 RMK AO2 T00340031

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of 3°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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,162 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,110 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -51 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HMZ
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 5,005 ft 75 ft ASP 127°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
127° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHMZ

15,417 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.1%
MVFR
16.5%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
2.8%

Bedford County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 38.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.8%
NE
1.5%
E
1.5%
SE
8.4%
S
7.2%
SW
4.2%
W
16.1%
NW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -26°C to 30°C
-26°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

May November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 15,417 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bedford County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHMZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,162 ft MSL

Location

City: Bedford
Country: US
Latitude: 40.085952°
Longitude: -78.513359°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,005 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bedford County Airport

Bedford County Airport (KHMZ) is located in Bedford, US at an elevation of 1,162 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 5,005 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,417 weather observations shows KHMZ maintains VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHMZ come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (38.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -26°C (-15°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 5.1°C (41°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.29 to 30.66 inHg (992-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,417 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.