Is KHDC VFR or IFR right now?

KHDC is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KHDC has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 080° at 3 kt, runway 13 gives a 2 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Hammond Northshore Regional Airport have?

Hammond Northshore Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,502 ft (1,982 m). Field elevation is 47 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KHDC?

AWOS 118.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KHDC?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:57 UTC and sunset at 23:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:07 UTC.

Are there delays at KHDC right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KHDC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Hammond Northshore Regional Airport

General Aviation Airport · Hammond, LA, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. It's 79°F with 90% humidity. Winds from 080° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,500 ft.

ICAOKHDCIATA—LOCALHDC

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation47ft14 m

Longest runway6,502ft1,982 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates30.52, -90.4230°31'17.8"N 90°25'06.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

9 min ago

79°F26.3°C · Dew 76°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

080° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling7,500 ft AGL
Humidity90%
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Pressure1014.3 hPa
GustsNone

Scattered 5,500′Scattered 6,500′Broken 7,500′

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KHDC 042215Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM -RA SCT055 SCT065 BKN075 26/25 A2995 RMK AO2 T02630245

Decoded — plain language

Wind080° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature79°F / 26.3°C

Dew point76°F · 90% RH

Altimeter29.95 inHg

Ceiling7,500 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 5,500′, Scattered 6,500′, Broken 7,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Hammond/Northshore Rgnl, LA, US·9 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 22:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 22:00Zuntil Mon 04:00Z
MVFRWind100° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,600′, Broken 2,700′, Overcast 3,500′
Now
FromMon 04:00Zuntil Mon 08:00Z
LIFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 300′, Broken 2,000′
FromMon 08:00Zuntil Mon 11:00Z
IFRWindVariable @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 800′, Broken 1,500′
FromMon 11:00Zuntil Mon 14:00Z
LIFRWind020° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 300′, Broken 3,000′
FromMon 14:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
IFRWind030° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 800′, Broken 2,500′

RAW

TAF KHDC 042216Z 0422/0518 10004KT P6SM SCT016 BKN027 OVC035
  FM050400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN003 BKN020
  FM050800 VRB04KT P6SM BKN008 BKN015
  FM051100 02006KT P6SM BKN003 BKN030
  FM051400 03009KT P6SM BKN008 BKN025

Issued 04 Oct 2026 22:16Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. It's 79°F with 90% humidity. Winds from 080° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,500 ft. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KHDC VFR or IFR right now?: KHDC is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KHDC has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 080° at 3 kt, runway 13 gives a 2 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Hammond Northshore Regional Airport have?: Hammond Northshore Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,502 ft (1,982 m). Field elevation is 47 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KHDC?: AWOS 118.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KHDC?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:57 UTC and sunset at 23:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:07 UTC.
Are there delays at KHDC right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KHDC.

Runways

2 total

13/31◐ lit

6,502 ft1,982 × 100 ft · Concrete

18/36◐ lit

5,001 ft1,524 × 150 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS118.325AWOS 3

UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM

Approach119.30NEW ORLEANS APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

HMU

HammondVOR

109.60 MHz0.1 NM161° S

AngerNDB

212 kHz5.1 NM358° N

RQR

ReserveVOR-DME

110.80 MHz27.5 NM199° S

KinteNDB

338 kHz29.8 NM178° S

FNA

FlorenvilleNDB

371 kHz31.6 NM101° E

DEF

SlidellNDB

256 kHz33.1 NM114° SE

PCU

PicayuneVOR-DME

112.20 MHz35.7 NM086° E

CarmaNDB

353 kHz35.9 NM053° NE

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