Billy Mitchell Airport

KHSE / HNC

Hatteras, US

Last Updated
May 1, 11:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
11:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
10 kt
40° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHSE 011151Z AUTO 04010G22KT 010V080 10SM CLR 13/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP147 70004 T01330067 10156 20089 53015

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 10 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component (gusting to 11 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-36 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -272 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HSE
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 56°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHSE

8,634 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.3%
MVFR
18.8%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
5.6%

Billy Mitchell Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.4%
N
12.6%
S
8.5%
W
12.6%
NE
20.4%
NW
11.5%
SE
2.9%
SW
22.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.1°C
Range: -6°C to 29°C
-6°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

April November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,634 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Billy Mitchell Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHSE
IATA Code: HNC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Hatteras
Country: US
Latitude: 35.232800°
Longitude: -75.617798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Billy Mitchell Airport

Billy Mitchell Airport (KHSE/HNC) is located in Hatteras, US at an elevation of 17 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 3,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 69.3% of the time based on 8,634 observations, KHSE requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 11.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHSE come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 13.1°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.48 to 30.64 inHg (998-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,634 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.