North Perry Airport

KHWO / HWO

Hollywood, US

Last Updated
Apr 24, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
11 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHWO 241553Z 11011KT 10SM SCT034 SCT041 BKN050 28/18 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB20E32 SLP145 T02780183 PNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
SCT 4,100 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,408 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,108 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,008 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

North Perry Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 11 knots. Runway 10L/28R is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
-45 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,517 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HWO
10L ✈️
28R
10R ✈️
28L
19L
1R
19R
1L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 10L
3,240 ft 100 ft ASP 100°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 10R
3,255 ft 100 ft ASP 100°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
19L/1R 3,260 ft 100 ft ASP 190°
1.9 kt 10.8 kt
80° angle
19R/1L 3,350 ft 100 ft ASP 190°
1.9 kt 10.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHWO

5,737 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.7%
MVFR
8.5%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.7%

North Perry Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 14.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
22.3%
N
14.2%
S
4.1%
W
5.6%
NE
15.6%
NW
13.3%
SE
7.1%
SW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 19L/1R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 19R/1L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,737 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

North Perry Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHWO
IATA Code: HWO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Hollywood
Country: US
Latitude: 26.001200°
Longitude: -80.240700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10L/28R
Length: 3,240 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 3,255 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 19L/1R
Length: 3,260 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 19R/1L
Length: 3,350 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About North Perry Airport

North Perry Airport (KHWO/HWO) is located in Hollywood, US at an elevation of 8 feet MSL. The airport has 4 runways (10L/28R, 10R/28L, 19L/1R, 19R/1L), with the longest at 3,350 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 5,737 weather observations, KHWO experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KHWO come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Runway 10L/28R offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, November, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 2°C (36°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 23.4°C (74°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.67 to 30.42 inHg (1005-1030 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,737 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.