KHKY Hickory Regional Airport
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is a towered general-aviation airport in Hickory, North Carolina, at 1,190 ft elevation, with one runway, 06/24 (6,401 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KHKY · FAA HKY · IATA HKY |
|---|---|
| Location | Hickory, NC · 35.7411, -81.3895 |
| Elevation | 1,190 ft MSL (363 m) |
| Tower | 128.15 MHz |
| ASOS | 118.325 MHz |
| FAA charts | 7 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KHKY METAR and TAF
METAR KHKY 010453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP301 T01220083 401780083| Wind | From 010° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 12°C (54°F) / 8°C (46°F) · spread 4°C |
| Altimeter | 30.46 inHg (1031 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP301: sea-level pressure 1030.1 hPa · T01220083: temperature 12.2°C, dew point 8.3°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (010° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 06: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 24: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:28Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KHKY 312328Z 0100/0124 03003KT P6SM SCT140 OVC210 FM011200 05005KT P6SM BKN140 OVC200 FM011800 06006KT P6SM OVC120- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 030° at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 14,000 ft, overcast 21,000 ft
- From · 1st 12:00Z: wind 050° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 14,000 ft, overcast 20,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 060° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 12,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 6,401 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | 118.325 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.7 |
| Center | ATLANTA CNTR | 125.15 |
| CTAF | 128.15 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | RALEIGH RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 128.15 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KHKY before you fly.
FAA charts for KHKY — d-TPP 2611
7 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 3
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KHKY on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.