Kapalua Airport

PHJH / JHM

Lahaina, US

Last Updated
May 15, 06:54Z

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Weather Source: Kahului International Airport (PHOG)
Distance: 14nm / 26km from PHJH

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
06:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
11 kt
40° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHOG 150654Z 04011G22KT 10SM FEW033 SCT045 SCT055 23/20 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 04027/0643 SLP150 T02280200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 256 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,556 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,756 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,756 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kapalua Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 11 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 02/20 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,300 ft, scattered at 4,500 ft, scattered at 5,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

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
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (256 ft)
Pressure Alt
204 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,225 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF PHOG 150520Z 1506/1612 07011G20KT P6SM SCT045 OVC070 FM152000 06016G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050 FM160600 05010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HJH
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
3,000 ft 100 ft ASP 28°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kapalua Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHJH
IATA Code: JHM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 256 ft MSL

Location

City: Lahaina
Country: US
Latitude: 20.962900°
Longitude: -156.673004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kapalua Airport

Overview

Kapalua Airport serves the western region of Maui, Hawaii, providing critical aviation access to the Lahaina area. Located at an elevation of 256 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport facilitates regional transportation and supports tourism infrastructure for the northwest part of the island.

Flying Conditions

Positioned at 20.962900, -156.673004, Kapalua Airport experiences typical Hawaiian tropical maritime weather conditions with potential trade wind influences. The airport's moderate elevation and coastal location can produce variable wind conditions that pilots should carefully assess during approach and departure.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) measuring 3000 feet with an asphalt surface, which provides adequate length for most regional aircraft operations. Its geographic positioning on Maui's western coastline means pilots should anticipate potential terrain interactions and localized wind patterns around the runway.

Approach Considerations

Given the airport's single runway orientation (02/20), pilots should conduct thorough wind assessments prior to approach. The 3000-foot asphalt runway requires precise navigation and consideration of the surrounding terrain, particularly when operating aircraft near the runway's performance limits.

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.