Haines Airport

PAHN / HNS

Haines, US

Last Updated
May 14, 22:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
22:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
13 kt
100° G24 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PAHN 142254Z AUTO 10013G24KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01220061 TSNO $

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 13 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
113 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -243 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF PAHN 141741Z 1418/1518 09008G17KT P6SM -SHRA BKN010 OVC025 FM142000 12008KT P6SM SCT009 OVC025 FM142200 11009KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 FM150500 09005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC050 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:44Z BASE
+0h
IFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
05:00Z FM150500
+6h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 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°
12.2 kt 4.4 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 - PAHN

8,129 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.2%
MVFR
38.5%
IFR
10.2%
LIFR
1.1%

Haines Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.3%
NE
1.9%
E
31.8%
SE
5.4%
S
0.5%
SW
0.1%
W
21.6%
NW
31.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.5°C
Range: -18°C to 18°C
-18°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

May December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,129 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.