Westchester County Airport

KHPN / HPN

White Plains, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
01:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
6 kt
120°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHPN 040156Z 12006KT 3/4SM R16/P6000FT -RA BR VV002 01/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP242 P0002 T00061006
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (439 ft)
Pressure Alt
147 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,428 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHPN 032339Z 0400/0424 VRB04KT 1/2SM -RA FG OVC002 FM040500 VRB01KT 1/2SM -RADZ FG OVC002 FM041000 26003KT 4SM BR OVC006 FM041300 29004KT 3SM BR SCT006 BKN012 FM041600 36004KT P6SM FEW020 SCT250 FM042000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:33Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Rain, Fog
05:00Z FM040500
+3h
LIFR VRB 1 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light RADZ, Fog
10:00Z FM041000
+8h
IFR 260° 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM041300
+11h
IFR 290° 4 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Mist

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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: 11
4,451 ft 150 ft ASP 102°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
16/34 6,548 ft 150 ft ASP 150°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHPN

4,204 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.2%
MVFR
9%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
2%

Westchester County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 12.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
5.1%
E
6.9%
SE
4.8%
S
6.8%
SW
3.8%
W
24.7%
NW
24.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -17°C to 29°C
-17°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,204 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.