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Medium airport

Hickory Regional Airport

IATA HKYICAO KHKYLocal HKY🇺🇸 Hickory
Coordinates
35.7411°N, 81.3895°W
Elevation
1,190 ft (363 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
20:42
Civil dusk
21:11

About 14h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Hickory Regional Airport

Hickory Regional Airport

Hickory Regional Airport is three miles (5 km) west of Hickory, in Catawba County, North Carolina. It is owned by the City of Hickory.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KHKY

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 246,401 ft / 1,951 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
01 / 194,400 ft / 1,341 m150 ftAspLightedClosed

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS118.325 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.700 MHz
CNTRATLANTA CNTR125.150 MHz
CTAFCTAF128.150 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
RDORALEIGH RDO122.200 MHz
TWRTWR128.150 MHz

Navaids(2)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (3)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HICKORY CLASS DClass DControlledGND3700 ft MSL
HICKORY CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hickory Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hickory Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Hickory Regional Airport is KHKY, and its IATA code is HKY.

Where is Hickory Regional Airport located?

Hickory Regional Airport is medium airport located in Hickory, United States, at an elevation of 1,190 ft (363 m).

How many runways does Hickory Regional Airport have?

Hickory Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,401 ft / 1,951 m.

What time zone is Hickory Regional Airport in?

Hickory Regional Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hickory Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hickory Regional Airport is approximately 7.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hickory Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Hickory Regional Airport is Wilson's Airport (E40), about 5.7 nm to the sse, followed by Fly Sky Airport and Stieger Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hickory Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.