Hickory Regional (KHKY), North Carolina
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Overview
Hickory Regional Airport, KHKY, is a towered public-use airport in Hickory, North Carolina, serving as a business aviation node in the region roughly 41 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field logged 5912 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 4562 of those movements. A single paved runway, 6401 feet long, handles the airport's traffic, and fuel service includes both Jet A and 100LL.
Runways
Hickory Regional has one paved runway, 06/24, 6,401 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hickory Regional has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hickory Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Charlotte / Douglas International (KCLT), 38 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hickory Regional recorded 4,562 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KHKY is concentrated in the spring through fall months, with October posting the highest monthly volume and February the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 484 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hickory Regional averages 13.3 days above 90°F in July and 18.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.4°F, and January the coldest, at 49.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hickory Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, pavement strength and other notes.
From dusk to dawn, the MALSR approach lighting system on runway 24 and the PAPI on runway 24 are pilot-activated via CTAF, as is the high intensity runway lighting on runway 06/24. The PAPI on runway 06 operates continuously rather than being pilot-activated.
PCR VALUE: 550/F/B/X/T
Fuel is available after hours with a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hickory Regional has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Foothills Regional (KMRN), 11.80 NM northwest.
Part of the Charlotte area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KHKY?
Hickory Regional Airport, identifier KHKY, has a single paved runway, 06/24, measuring 6401 feet long and 150 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, and the pavement carries a PCR value of 550/F / B/X / T. This length supports a broad range of business jet traffic operating into the field. Dispatchers should reference this figure directly since it is the only runway on the airfield, with no crosswind option available.
Is jet fuel available at KHKY?
Yes, KHKY carries Jet A fuel, listed as A1+, alongside 100LL avgas. Fuel remarks indicate that after-hours service is available with a credit card, allowing access outside the standard attended schedule. The airport's attendance schedule runs daily from 0700 to 1900 local time. Crews arriving outside those hours should plan for card-based self-service rather than staffed fueling.
Does Hickory Regional Airport have customs clearance onsite?
Hickory Regional Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KCLT, located approximately 38.26 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a clearance stop at that airport, or coordinate with the appropriate customs authority in advance. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any flight requiring border clearance.
What lighting is available for night operations at KHKY?
KHKY provides dusk-to-dawn lighting activated on the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway 24 has an MALSR approach lighting system and a PAPI, both pilot-activated through CTAF. Runway 06/24 also has high intensity runway lighting, also CTAF-activated. Notably, the PAPI on runway 06 operates continuously rather than requiring pilot activation, a distinction worth noting for approach planning at this field.
How does business aviation traffic vary by season at KHKY?
Business aviation traffic at Hickory Regional Airport, KHKY, shows a clear seasonal pattern across 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations range from a low of 268 in February to a high of 484 in October. Spring through fall months, roughly April through October, consistently post higher counts than the winter months of January, February, and December. Dispatchers planning ramp or fuel needs at KHKY should anticipate lighter volumes in the winter and heavier activity through the latter half of the year.