Dillant Hopkins Airport

KEEN / EEN

Keene, US

Last Updated
May 15, 11:16Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
11:16Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KEEN 151116Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW004 OVC012 A2978 RMK AO2 FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 488 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
888 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,688 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Dillant Hopkins Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1200 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (488 ft)
Pressure Alt
646 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 763 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EEN
02
20
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 6,201 ft 100 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
3° angle
14/32 4,001 ft 150 ft ASP 127°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
127° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEEN

7,518 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.2%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
7.8%

Dillant Hopkins Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 47.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, May, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 47.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.2%
NE
4.4%
E
0.7%
SE
0.7%
S
9%
SW
11%
W
6.2%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -27°C to 29°C
-27°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.8%
Fog Frequency: 6.1%

Best Months for VFR

November May February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,518 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dillant Hopkins Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEEN
IATA Code: EEN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 488 ft MSL

Location

City: Keene
Country: US
Latitude: 42.898399°
Longitude: -72.270798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,201 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dillant Hopkins Airport

Overview

Dillant Hopkins Airport serves the Keene, New Hampshire region as a medium-sized airport located at 42.898399, -72.270798, with an elevation of 488 feet MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, featuring two asphalted runways that accommodate various general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Dillant Hopkins demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 58.3% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate weather challenges, including marginal VFR (24.5%) and occasional instrument flight conditions, with temperature ranges from -23°C to 29°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the north at an average of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 50.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways offer flexible operational capabilities with different lengths and orientations. Runway 02/20 extends 6,201 feet, while Runway 14/32 provides 4,001 feet of paved surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 3.4 and 4.4 knots respectively, enhancing operational efficiency.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including 7.1% of observations below 3 miles and 5.7% experiencing fog. October, November, and September historically offer the most consistent VFR conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential weather variations and prepare accordingly, particularly during shoulder seasons and winter months.

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.