KHKY · HKY
Hickory Regional Airport
Hickory, North CarolinaElevation 1,190 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 0655°T
Landing length (LDA)6,401 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,401 / 6,401 / 6,401 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24235°T
Landing length (LDA)6,401 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,401 / 6,401 / 6,401 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Hickory Regional Airport is in Hickory, North Carolina. Field elevation 1,190 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCHAD HUNSUCKER
Manager phone828-358-8473
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0700–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKHKY / HKY
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.7411, -81.3895
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF128.150
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.325
ASOS
ASOS
121.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
125.15
ATLANTA CNTR
CNTR
128.15
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
122.2
RALEIGH RDO
RDO
128.15
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›AFT HRS SVCS CALL 828-327-0147.
›100LL AVBL AFT HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
›DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; PAPI RWY 24; HIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF (2100-0700). PAPI RWY 06 OPR CONSLY.
›PCR VALUE: 550/F/B/X/T
›CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR CALL AMGR 828-327-0147.
›AND BURKE COUNTY.
›SVCS AVAIL M-F 0700-1900 LCL / S & S 0700-1900 LCL. AFT HRS SVCS CALL 828-327-0147.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KHKY have a METAR?
Yes. KHKY is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KHKY have a TAF?
When KHKY issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KHKY?
KHKY sits at 1,190 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KHKY?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.