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Weather Briefing
VFRSawyer County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south (170°) at 10 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,003 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 24° |
↓ 8.3 kt
•
↔ 5.6 kt
146° angle
|
|
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
|
1,240 ft | 120 ft | GRS | 160° |
↑ 9.8 kt
•
↔ 1.7 kt
10° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KHYR
7,871 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Sawyer County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, November.
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Statistics computed from 7,871 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Sawyer County Airport - Airport Information
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About Sawyer County Airport
Overview
Sawyer County Airport serves the Hayward, Wisconsin region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1216 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 46.025200, -91.444298, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for northern Wisconsin, featuring two runways that support diverse general aviation operations.
Flying Conditions
Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 53.9% of observations. The airport experiences significant meteorological diversity, with temperature ranges from -34°C to 29°C and prevailing southerly winds averaging 6.6 knots. Autumn months (September, October, November) consistently offer the most favorable flying conditions.
Notable Features
The airport offers two distinct runways: a primary 5003-foot asphalt runway (02/20) and a secondary 1240-foot grass runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and relatively low average crosswind components of 3.1 and 3.6 knots respectively. The terrain and elevation suggest a northern woodland environment typical of Wisconsin's landscape.
Approach Considerations
With an average visibility of 8.4 statute miles and only 6.4% of observations below 3SM, approaches are generally straightforward. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 2.8% of observations with fog presence. The consistent southerly wind pattern provides predictable approach and departure considerations, particularly favoring runway 02/20.
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