Lanai Airport

PHNY / LNY

Lanai City, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
19 kt
50° G23 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHNY 042156Z AUTO 05019G23KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02670189 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lanai Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 19 knots with gusts to 23 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 18-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,308 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,196 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,950 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF PHNY 041721Z 0418/0518 05012G20KT P6SM FEW025 FM042000 05018G26KT P6SM SCT025 FM050800 05010KT P6SM FEW025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM050800
+10h
VFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HNY
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
17.9 kt 6.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PHNY

8,787 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.4%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
10.9%

Lanai Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 29°C with an average of 21.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 4.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.6%
N
7.4%
S
13.1%
W
7.5%
NE
34.6%
NW
4.8%
SE
7.7%
SW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.5°C
Range: 13°C to 29°C
13°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

July May November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,787 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lanai Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHNY
IATA Code: LNY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,308 ft MSL

Location

City: Lanai City
Country: US
Latitude: 20.785675°
Longitude: -156.951324°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lanai Airport

Overview

Lanai Airport serves Lanai Island, located in the Hawaiian archipelago, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this small, remote community. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1308 ft MSL, it supports essential inter-island connectivity and local aviation needs in the Hawaiian island chain.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 64.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 25% of observations. Prevailing northeast winds at an average of 8.3 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with temperature ranges between 13°C and 29°C creating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

Lanai Airport's single runway 03/21 is 5001 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to accommodate the consistent northeast wind patterns. The airport's elevated position at 1308 ft MSL and its geographic location contribute to relatively stable visibility averaging 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates 100% favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of just 3.8 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR flying conditions during November, January, and October, with consistent wind patterns from the northeast facilitating predictable approach and departure scenarios.

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.