Westchester County Airport

KHPN / HPN

White Plains, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHPN 042156Z 26006KT 10SM FEW050 33/21 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP095 T03330206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 439 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,439 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Westchester County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 6 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 20 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: Thunderstorm Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 20 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

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
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (439 ft)
Pressure Alt
537 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,802 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHPN 042222Z 0422/0518 26006KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 TEMPO 0422/0424 27020G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN040CB FM050000 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC150 TEMPO 0500/0504 27020G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN040CB FM050600 VRB04KT P6SM OVC100 FM051500 12007KT P6SM FEW030 OVC150 AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR 270° 20 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
06:00Z FM050600
+8h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HPN
11
29 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
4,451 ft 150 ft ASP 102°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
16/34 6,548 ft 150 ft ASP 150°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHPN

7,416 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.8%
MVFR
8.2%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
3%

Westchester County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 12.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.7%
N
9.4%
S
11.6%
W
19.9%
NE
4%
NW
24%
SE
6.9%
SW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.5°C
Range: -17°C to 34°C
-17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 5%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,416 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Westchester County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHPN
IATA Code: HPN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 439 ft MSL

Location

City: White Plains
Country: US
Latitude: 41.067001°
Longitude: -73.707603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 4,451 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,548 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Westchester County Airport

Overview

Westchester County Airport serves the greater New York metropolitan area, located in White Plains, NY. As a medium-sized airport situated at 439 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical general aviation and regional commercial services. Its strategic location and dual runway configuration make it an important transportation hub for Westchester County and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KHPN are predominantly VFR, with 84.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 8.3 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -12°C to 29°C, which can impact aircraft performance and fuel considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 11/29 at 4,451 feet and Runway 16/34 at 6,548 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.8 and 5.2 knots respectively. The geographical coordinates (41.067001, -73.707603) position the airport in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of the New York metropolitan region.

Approach Considerations

November, September, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. With an average visibility of 9.4 statute miles and only 3.2% of observations reporting fog, approaches are generally straightforward. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility conditions, which occur in approximately 2.3% of observations with visibility below 3 statute miles.

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.