Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)
Medium airport · Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hickory Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHKY |
| IATA | HKY |
| Elevation | 1,190 ft (363 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°44'28" W 81°23'22" 35.74110, -81.38950 |
| Location | Hickory, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,401 ft (1951 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hickory Regional Airport at a glance
Hickory Regional Airport is a medium airport in Hickory, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as HKY. The field elevation of 1,190 ft (363 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHKY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 6,401 ft (1951 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHKY 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 Hickory Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | KCLT | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Concord-Padgett Regional Airport | KJQF | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Asheville Regional Airport | KAVL | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Smith Reynolds Airport | KINT | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | KGSP | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hickory Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,190 ft field elevation of Hickory Regional Airport 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 Hickory Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hickory Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hickory Regional Airport is KHKY, and its IATA code is HKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hickory Regional Airport above sea level?
Hickory Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,190 feet (363 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hickory Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.7411, -81.3895 — in Hickory, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Charlotte Douglas International Airport, about 71 km away.
Does KHKY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHKY 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 Hickory Regional Airport?
Hickory Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,401 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.