Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR)
Medium airport · Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHGR |
| IATA | HGR |
| Elevation | 703 ft (214 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°42'32" W 77°43'41" 39.70877, -77.72801 |
| Location | Hagerstown, Maryland, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,165 ft (965 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field at a glance
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field is a medium airport in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States, known to airline systems as HGR. The field elevation of 703 ft (214 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHGR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHGR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field | KMRB | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Altoona Blair County Airport | KAOO | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | KIAD | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Harrisburg International Airport | KMDT | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Fort Meade Executive Airport | KFME | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 703 ft field elevation of Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field
What is the ICAO code of Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field?
The ICAO identifier of Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field is KHGR, and its IATA code is HGR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field above sea level?
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field sits at an elevation of 703 feet (214 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field located?
The airport lies at 39.7088, -77.7280 — in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field, about 41 km away.
Does KHGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHGR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field?
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.