KHWD Hayward Executive Airport
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) is a towered general-aviation airport in Hayward, California, at 52 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 10R/28L (5,694 ft), 10L/28R (3,108 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 KHWD · FAA HWD · IATA HWD |
|---|---|
| Location | Hayward, CA · 37.6592, -122.1220 |
| Elevation | 52 ft MSL (16 m) |
| Tower | 118.9 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.7 MHz |
| FAA charts | 11 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KHWD METAR and TAF
METAR KHWD 010454Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM FEW060 13/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP120 T01280083| Wind | From 050° at 8 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 6,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 13°C (55°F) / 8°C (46°F) · spread 5°C |
| Altimeter | 29.86 inHg (1011 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP120: sea-level pressure 1012.0 hPa · T01280083: temperature 12.8°C, dew point 8.3°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (050° true at 8 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 10R: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the left
- RWY 28L: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the right
- RWY 10L: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the left
- RWY 28R: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 8 kt from the right
KHWD does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10R / 28L | 5,694 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 10L / 28R | 3,108 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | NORCAL APP/DEP | 124.4 |
| Approach / departure | NORCAL APPROACH | 125.35 |
| Approach / departure | NORCAL APPROACH | 134.5 |
| ATIS | 126.7 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 128.05 |
| CTAF | 120.2 | |
| Ground | 121.4 | |
| Tower | 118.9 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KHWD before you fly.
FAA charts for KHWD — d-TPP 2611
11 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
Instrument approach procedures 2
Arrivals (STAR) 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KHWD 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.