KHKY Hickory Regional Airport

Before you fly into KHKY

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Towered

07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs

Pattern alt

2,189.6'

MSL · field 1,189.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF KHKY

Current METAR

Observed 09:53Z

KHKY 110953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 21/20 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02060200 $

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,084 ft
Ceiling: 9,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 00:00Z–12 00:00Z

TAF KHKY 102320Z 1100/1124 23004KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250

BASEVFR

11 00:00Z–12 00:00Z

Wind: 230° at 4 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft, Few clouds 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 W
VFR sectional: CHARLOTTE
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: HKY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CHAD HUNSUCKER
Phone: 828-358-8473
Address: 3103 9TH AVE DR NW, HICKORY NC 28601

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU: RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Clearance / Ground

Tower / Local

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

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RWY 06

049°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24	49° / 229°	6,401 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	6,401'	6,401'	6,401'	6,401'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	68', trees, 1560' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 20
24	6,401'	6,401'	6,401'	6,401'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	—

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KHKY HICKORY RGNL in HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 24

LS · CAT I

HKY

108.7

ILS OR LOC RWY 24

KHKY · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 24

KHKY · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA1+
Oxygen (bulk): HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.69

KZEF·Yadkin Valley Aviation·43.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.99

KMRN·Foothills Regional Aviation·11.8 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Hickory Regional Airport 0.000(828) 327-0147 WebsiteOther4d ago	$7.31SS $6.81	—	—

Hickory Regional Airport
0.000(828) 327-0147
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100LL
$7.31
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.69atKZEFYadkin Valley Aviation43.7 nmsave $1.62
Jet A$6.99atKMRNFoothills Regional Aviation11.8 nm

Airport notes

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

Lighting notes

DUSK-DAWN: ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; PAPI RWY 24; HIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 06 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

100LLAVBL AFT HR WITH CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

06/24PCR VALUE: 550/F/B/X/T

Other notes

& BURKE.
CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR - 828-327-0147.
1AFT HR SVC - 828-327-0147.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KHKY

Answer card

ICAO: KHKY
Name: HICKORY RGNL
Location: HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation: 1,189.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,189.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 06/24 · 6,401 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Hickory Regional Airport sits in Hickory, North Carolina, in Burke County. The field elevation is 1,189.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24 and the longest runway is 6,401 ft of asphalt. The airport is towered. The control tower hours are 0700 to 2100 local. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 24. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Hickory Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (828) 327-0147 for current service status or after-hours help. Published remarks say 100LL is available after hours with credit card payment. Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. The runway 24 approach lighting system includes MALSR and a PAPI. Runway 06 also has a PAPI. High intensity runway lights are available on 06 and 24. They are controlled by CTAF from 2100 to 0700.

For a first-time arrival, the big items are the tower schedule, the single runway layout and the instrument setup to 24. The airport is in a higher-elevation part of North Carolina, so expect performance to be a little different than at sea level. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KHKY?

The field elevation is 1,189.6 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.

What is the pattern altitude at Hickory Regional Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

What runway is the ILS at KHKY on?

The published ILS serves runway 24. If you are planning an instrument arrival, verify the current approach plate and the current Chart Supplement before launch.

What are the tower hours at KHKY?

The tower is open from 0700 to 2100 local. Outside those hours, CTAF procedures apply.

Which FBO is on the field at Hickory Regional?

Hickory Regional Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (828) 327-0147 for current services.

Is 100LL available after hours at KHKY?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available after hours with credit card payment. Call the field at (828) 327-0147 to confirm access before you arrive.

What runway length does KHKY have?

KHKY has one runway, 06/24. The runway is 6,401 ft long, which gives you a solid margin for most general aviation traffic.

Are there any special lighting notes for night operations at KHKY?

Yes. Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Runway 24 has MALSR and a PAPI. Runway 06 has a PAPI. High intensity runway lights on 06 and 24 are controlled by CTAF from 2100 to 0700.

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