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VFRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (260°) at 8 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
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4,956 ft | 100 ft | CON | 86° |
↑ 7.9 kt
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↔ 1.4 kt
10° angle
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Weather Statistics - KHHR
9,480 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 37% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 35°C with an average of 18.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, February, August.
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Statistics computed from 9,480 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
Overview
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport serves the Los Angeles metropolitan area as a medium-sized municipal airport located in Hawthorne, California. Situated at 66 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the South Bay region, with a single runway (07/25) measuring 4,956 feet in length.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at KHHR demonstrate predominantly favorable flying weather, with 62.6% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 5.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 44.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 29°C, with an average of 17.2°C, supporting stable flight operations throughout the year.
Notable Features
The airport's single runway (07/25) offers consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind of only 3 knots. Located in the dense urban environment of the Los Angeles basin, pilots should anticipate potential complex airspace interactions and be prepared for typical metropolitan aviation challenges.
Approach Considerations
Runway 07/25 provides excellent wind compatibility, making it adaptable to local meteorological conditions. Pilots can expect good visibility averaging 8.5 statute miles, with only 2.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. January, October, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations at Jack Northrop Field.
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