Haines Airport

PAHN / HNS

Haines, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:04Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
11:04Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI PAHN 041104Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT016 BKN110 11/09 A2998 RMK AO2 T01110089 TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,615 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,015 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Haines Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 9°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 fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 10:00Z and 12:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
-38 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -514 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PAHN 040538Z 0406/0506 10011KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 FM040900 10006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 TEMPO 0410/0412 BKN020 FM041800 13010KT P6SM BKN070 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+7h
VFR 130° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AHN
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 110°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PAHN

9,542 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53%
MVFR
36.8%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
0.9%

Haines Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
35.2%
N
0.3%
S
0.6%
W
19%
NE
1.8%
NW
27.7%
SE
7.8%
SW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.1°C
Range: -18°C to 26°C
-18°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 9,542 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Haines Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAHN
IATA Code: HNS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Haines
Country: US
Latitude: 59.243921°
Longitude: -135.523925°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Haines Airport

Overview

Haines Airport serves the community of Haines in southeastern Alaska, located at an elevation of 15 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a region with challenging geographical conditions, supporting local transportation needs in this remote Alaskan location.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Haines Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 48.6% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 39.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 18°C, with an average of 0.9°C, creating potential for variable atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully monitor.

Notable Features

The single runway (08/26) is 4000 feet long with an asphalt surface, positioned to take advantage of prevailing easterly winds. The airport experiences predominantly eastern winds averaging 9.9 knots, with calm conditions occurring 6% of the time and maximum wind speeds reaching 23 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.9 knots. Visibility averages 8.5 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with observations showing 5.2% of reports having visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.2% experiencing fog conditions.

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.