Ezhou Huahu Airport

ZHEC / EHU

Ezhou, CN

Last Updated
Jul 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ZHEC 041800Z 15005MPS 9999 FEW006 OVC046 25/24 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 86 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
OVC 4,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
686 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,686 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ezhou Huahu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 10 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4600 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (86 ft)
Pressure Alt
364 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,585 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ZHEC 041509Z 0418/0518 14004MPS 6000 BKN040 TX29/0507Z TN25/0422Z TEMPO 0420/0423 TSRA FEW010 FEW026CB OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HEC
01L
19R ✈️
01R
19L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01L/19R
Active: 19R
11,811 ft 148 ft CONC
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
✈️ 01R/19L
Active: 19L
11,811 ft 148 ft CONC
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ZHEC

6,713 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.4%
MVFR
32.8%
IFR
13%
LIFR
0.9%

Ezhou Huahu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.9% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, July.

Temperature Range

Average: 16.2°C
Range: -3°C to 37°C
-3°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

June September July

Statistics computed from 6,713 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ezhou Huahu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ZHEC
IATA Code: EHU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 86 ft MSL

Location

City: Ezhou
Country: CN
Latitude: 30.341178°
Longitude: 115.039260°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ezhou Huahu Airport

Overview

Ezhou Huahu Airport is a large airport located in Ezhou, China, situated at coordinates 30.341178, 115.039260. Positioned at an elevation of 86 feet mean sea level, the airport serves the Hubei province region with significant infrastructure. The airport features two substantial parallel concrete runways, each 11,811 feet in length, capable of supporting extensive commercial and potentially military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's moderate elevation at 86 feet MSL suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions with minimal altitude-related performance considerations for aircraft. Being located in central China, pilots should anticipate potential seasonal variations in temperature and humidity that could impact aircraft performance. The geographical positioning near the Yangtze River basin may introduce localized meteorological phenomena that warrant careful pre-flight weather assessment.

Notable Features

Ezhou Huahu Airport's twin parallel runways (01L/19R and 01R/19L) provide operational flexibility and redundancy for air traffic management. The identical 11,811-foot concrete runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and maximize operational efficiency. The airport's geographic location suggests potential interactions with regional terrain and wind patterns that could influence approach and departure strategies.

Approach Considerations

With runways oriented approximately north-south (01/19), pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios during approach and landing. The substantial runway lengths of 11,811 feet provide generous margins for diverse aircraft performance envelopes and operational requirements. Standard instrument approach procedures will be critical for navigating the local terrain and ensuring safe operations at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.