Tweed New Haven Airport

KHVN / HVN

New Haven, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
06:40Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
0 kt
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Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KHVN 040640Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR SCT005 BKN010 OVC029 01/00 A3019 RMK AO2 UPE0555B12E21RAB21 P0004 T00060000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 12 ft
SCT 500 ft AGL
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
512 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,012 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,912 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (12 ft)
Pressure Alt
-251 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,928 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HVN
02
20
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,600 ft 150 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
3° angle
14/32 3,626 ft 100 ft ASP 130°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHVN

4,568 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
1.8%

Tweed New Haven Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 15.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.6%
NE
5.8%
E
4.8%
SE
3.9%
S
7.5%
SW
11.2%
W
15.9%
NW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: 6°C
Range: -17°C to 29°C
-17°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

November September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,568 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tweed New Haven Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHVN
IATA Code: HVN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: New Haven
Country: US
Latitude: 41.263699°
Longitude: -72.886803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,626 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tweed New Haven Airport

Overview

Tweed New Haven Airport serves the greater New Haven, Connecticut metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 12 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.263699, -72.886803, the airport provides critical general aviation and regional transportation infrastructure for southwestern Connecticut. The facility offers two asphalt runways with lengths enabling various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KHVN predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 77.8% of observations showing VFR conditions throughout the year. Temperature ranges from -9°C to 29°C, creating moderate operational flexibility. Wind patterns are typically northerly at an average of 8.1 knots, with calm conditions occurring 15.1% of the time and maximum gusts reaching 33 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 02/20 spanning 5,600 feet and Runway 14/32 measuring 3,626 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.9 and 5.3 knots respectively. Typical visibility averages 9 statute miles, with limited periods of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal VFR conditions are most consistently favorable during November, September, and December. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 2.9% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.2% experiencing fog conditions. Both runways offer consistently favorable wind alignments, providing flexible approach options.

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.