Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field (KHGR), Maryland
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field (KHGR) is a towered public-use airport in Hagerstown, Maryland, roughly 54 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, sitting at 703 feet elevation. The field logged 5,703 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 3,625 of those operations. Its longer runway supports a range of business jet traffic, while a shorter secondary runway carries operational restrictions relevant to certain passenger-carrying flights.
Runways
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 7,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Leesburg Executive (KJYO), 39 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field recorded 3,625 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and September. Business aviation traffic at KHGR is concentrated in the spring and late-summer months, with May and September showing the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 400 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field averages 10.0 days above 90°F in July and 24.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.3°F, and January the coldest, at 40.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Ultralight activity occurs 12 nautical miles east, up to 5,000 feet MSL.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach.
Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for the ACES the Museum apron. Contact the museum manager for more information.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR for runway 27 and the REIL for runway 09; HIRL for runway 09/27 is also available via CTAF.
Runway 02/20 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats. No Part 121/Part 380 operations are permitted except for taxi.
Runways 02 and 20 close when the control tower is closed.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 600/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 750/F/A/X/T
Fuel is available from 0500 to 2200. DOD contract fuel is available.
Low-level military aircraft operate 10 nautical miles north on VR708, traveling east to west.
Taxiway P is not available for air carrier operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Potomac Airpark, 20.33 NM west.
Part of the Washington, D.C. area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHGR
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at KHGR?
Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field does not have onsite customs. The nearest customs facility is at KJYO, located approximately 38.66 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a customs stop at that airport, or another suitable port of entry, before or after their Hagerstown leg. This should factor into routing and fuel planning for any international itinerary touching KHGR.
What runway options does KHGR offer for business aviation?
KHGR has two paved runways available for business aviation traffic. Runway 09/27 is the primary runway at 7,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, suitable for most business jet operations. Runway 02/20 is shorter, at 3,165 feet long and 100 feet wide. Note that runway 02/20 carries restrictions for certain Part 121 and Part 380 passenger-carrying operations above specified seat thresholds, and it closes when the tower is closed.
What happens at KHGR when the control tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field is closed, runway 02/20 closes entirely. Runway 09/27 remains usable, with pilots activating the MALSR on runway 27 and the REIL on runway 09 along with HIRL lighting for 09/27 via CTAF. Clearance delivery functions are handled by Potomac Approach during these hours. Dispatchers should plan lighting activation and CD contact procedures accordingly for after-hours arrivals or departures.
Is fuel available at KHGR and are there any special fuel arrangements?
Fuel at Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field, both 100LL and Jet A, is available during the attendance schedule window of 0500 to 2200 local time. DOD contract fuel is also available at the field, which is relevant for operators flying under applicable government fuel programs. Outside the posted attendance hours, fuel service should not be assumed. Crews should coordinate timing of fuel uplift with the field's operating hours.
What wildlife and airspace hazards should crews be aware of near KHGR?
Crews operating at Hagerstown Regional / Richard A Henson Field should note bird activity reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Low-level military aircraft operate along VR708 approximately 10 nautical miles north of the field, traveling east to west. Ultralight aircraft activity is also reported roughly 12 nautical miles east of KHGR, up to 5,000 feet MSL. These factors are worth briefing for both arrival and departure phases at this airport.