KHDC

VFR

HAMMOND NORTHSHORE RGNL

HAMMOND · LOUISIANA

Elev
46.1'
Longest RWY
6,502'13/31
Tower
08:00–18:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Before you fly into KHDC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
08:00–18:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,002.1'
MSL · field 46.1' + 956 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +11 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KHDC

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KHDC 271935Z AUTO 16012G19KT 10SM SCT042 SCT085 30/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T03010215
Wind
160° @ 12G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,795 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
Pattern altitude
956 ft AGL · 1,002 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TONY MICHELLI
Address
600 JUDGE LEON FORD DRIVE, HAMMOND LA 70401

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0600-2000
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 12 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,002 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31135° / 315°6,502 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
18/36Favored180° / 0°5,001 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3.3°)
31PAPI 4-box left(3.3°)91', trees, 1700' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 17
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 18
LS · CAT I
HPF
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 18
KHDC · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Caution: Taxiway D is unmarked and unlighted.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use.Show FAA
  • Birds, deer, and coyotes are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Military and government aircraft are serviced at the northwest apron at the FBO.Show FAA
  • Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting system is in use on runway 18.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact MSY Approach at 504-471-4350 or 119.3.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 18. REIL is available on runways 13, 31, and 36. MIRL is available on runways 13/31 and 18/36. Lighting is preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Runway 31 right side REIL is out of service.Show FAA
  • 31The approach slope is 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 31.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KHDC

Answer card
ICAO
KHDC
Name
HAMMOND NORTHSHORE RGNL
Location
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
Elevation
46.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,002.1 ft MSL (956 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-1800
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,502 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Hammond Northshore Rgnl Airport sits in Hammond, Louisiana. Field elevation is 46.1 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 6,502 ft. Runway 18/36 is 5,001 ft. The tower is open from 0800 to 1800. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery is handled through New Orleans Approach on 119.3 or by phone at 504-471-4350.

There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 18. Pattern altitude is 956 ft AGL, which is 1,002.1 ft MSL. Runway 18 has MALSR lighting. REIL is available on runways 13, 31 and 36. Runway 31 right side REIL is out of service. Lighting is preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF if you need higher intensity.

On field FBOs are Pierce Aviation, Top Gun Hammond and SKY X Aviation. Pierce carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Top Gun carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. SKY X carries 100LL. Taxiway D is unmarked and unlighted, so taxi with care. The field also notes birds, deer and coyotes in the area. Military and government aircraft are serviced at the northwest apron at the FBO. If you need ramp space for public use, contact the airport manager before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHDC?
Pattern altitude is 956 ft AGL. That is 1,002.1 ft MSL.
What ILS approach is available at Hammond Northshore Rgnl?
KHDC has one ILS approach. It serves runway 18.
What are the tower hours at KHDC?
The tower is open from 0800 to 1800. If you are arriving after hours, plan to use the published CTAF. Check the current Chart Supplement for any operational changes.
Which runways are longest at KHDC?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 6,502 ft. Runway 18/36 is 5,001 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KHDC?
Pierce Aviation, Top Gun Hammond and SKY X Aviation are on field. Pierce carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Top Gun carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. SKY X carries 100LL.
Is runway 18 equipped for night or low visibility operations?
Runway 18 has MALSR lighting. The airport also notes that lighting is preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the CTAF if you need higher intensity.
Are there any taxi or lighting cautions at KHDC?
Yes. Taxiway D is unmarked and unlighted. Runway 31 right side REIL is out of service, so brief that before a night arrival.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KHDC?
Expect a controlled field with tower service during the day. Watch for birds, deer and coyotes in the area. The airport also notes an approach slope of 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 31, so review the current Chart Supplement before using that end.

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