IFR · Instrument Flight Rules
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport
General Aviation Airport · Halifax, NC, United States
Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport. It's 63°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 340° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 500 ft.
ICAOKIXAIATA—LOCALIXA
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation145ft44 m
Longest runway5,500ft1,676 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates36.33, -77.6436°19'47.3"N 77°38'06.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
63°F17°C · Dew 63°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules
340° @ 3 kt
- Visibility7 sm
- Ceiling500 ft AGL
- Humidity100%
- Altimeter30.06 inHg
- Pressure1018 hPa
- GustsNone
Overcast 500′
Runway winds
02★ Best
Headwind2 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
20
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
- What is the weather at Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (KIXA) right now?
- Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport. It's 63°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 340° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 500 ft. (observed 23:15 UTC)
- Is KIXA VFR or IFR right now?
- KIXA is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at KIXA has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 340° at 3 kt, runway 02 gives a 2 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport have?
- Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 145 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at KIXA?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:08 UTC and sunset at 22:49 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:15 UTC.
- Are there delays at KIXA right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KIXA.
Runways
02/20
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point