Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell)

KHOP / HOP

Fort Campbell, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:40Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
18:40Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KHOP 041840Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM BKN029 24/16 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE CIG 029V180 BKN V SCT SLP192 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 573 ft
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,473 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (573 ft)
Pressure Alt
401 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,619 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF COR KHOP 041700Z 0417/0522 20010G20KT 9999 SCT015 BKN040 QNH3005INS BECMG 0423/0500 18010G15KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3003INS BECMG 0503/0507 20010G20KT 9999 SCT050 QNH2998INS BECMG 0511/0512 20010G25KT 9999 BKN040 QNH3002INS TX23/0420Z TN18/0504Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
23:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HOP
05
23
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 11,800 ft 200 ft ASP 44°
9.1 kt 4.1 kt
156° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,500 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
9.4 kt 3.4 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 - KHOP

5,512 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
5.4%

Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 17.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.8%
NE
7.3%
E
9.6%
SE
6.8%
S
15.7%
SW
11.5%
W
8.2%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -14°C to 34°C
-14°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,512 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHOP
IATA Code: HOP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 573 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Campbell
Country: US
Latitude: 36.674154°
Longitude: -87.489740°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,800 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell)

Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Campbell Army Airfield serves as the primary aviation facility for Fort Campbell military installation, strategically located in western Kentucky near the Tennessee border. The airport supports military aviation operations with two asphalt runways, including a substantial 11,800-foot primary runway capable of handling large military aircraft. Its medium airport classification and 573-foot elevation make it a significant operational hub for military logistics and training.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Campbell Army Airfield demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 71.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -12°C to 34°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average of 7.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 29 knots and calm conditions occurring 15.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a long 11,800-foot primary runway (05/23) and a shorter 4,500-foot secondary runway (18/36), both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions (4.6 and 4.2 knots respectively). The airport's location near the Kentucky-Tennessee border provides a strategic position for military aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 9.5 statute miles and only 1.1% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. September, January, and October offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions. Minimal fog occurrence (2.9%) and reliable wind patterns make this a relatively predictable airport for approach and landing operations.

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.