Daniel K Inouye International Airport

PHNL / HNL

Honolulu, Oahu, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
14:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHNL 041453Z 08005KT 10SM -RA FEW025 SCT035 BKN045 24/18 A3002 RMK AO2 RAB53 SLP166 P0000 60000 T02390178 55002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,513 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,513 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,513 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
-100 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 983 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PHNL 041456Z 0415/0518 06010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT035 BKN045 FM042000 07012G20KT P6SM FEW035 SCT050 FM050300 07010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+5h
VFR 70° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+12h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HNL
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L
04W ✈️
22W
08L ✈️
26R
08R ✈️
26L
08W ✈️
26W

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
6,952 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 53°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
9,000 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 53°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
✈️ 04W/22W
Active: 04W
3,000 ft 150 ft WATER 51°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 08L
12,300 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 90°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 08R
12,000 ft 200 ft ASPH-G 90°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 08W/26W
Active: 08W
5,000 ft 300 ft WATER 91°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PHNL

4,978 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.8%
MVFR
2.4%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Daniel K Inouye International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 24.7°C (range: 17°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 7.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
31.6%
E
23.3%
SE
3.1%
S
8.6%
SW
4.3%
W
1.6%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 17°C to 32°C
17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 04W/22W
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 08W/26W
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,978 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Daniel K Inouye International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHNL
IATA Code: HNL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Honolulu, Oahu
Country: US
Latitude: 21.320620°
Longitude: -157.924228°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 6,952 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 04W/22W
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: WATER
ILS: No
Runway 08L/26R
Length: 12,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 08W/26W
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: WATER
ILS: No

About Daniel K Inouye International Airport

Overview

Daniel K Inouye International Airport serves as the primary commercial aviation gateway for Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands. Located on Oahu at 13 feet mean sea level, the airport is a critical transportation hub with substantial runway infrastructure supporting both commercial and potentially military operations.

Flying Conditions

Honolulu's tropical maritime climate presents consistently moderate temperatures and potential trade wind influences. Pilots should anticipate potential localized wind variations due to the airport's coastal positioning, with multiple runway configurations (04/22 and 08/26) enabling wind-adaptive approaches.

Notable Features

The airport features six total runway surfaces, including three ground runways and two water runways, with significant length variations from 3,000 to 12,300 feet. Its geographical location at coordinates 21.320620, -157.924228 places it in a unique oceanic environment with potential marine layer and thermal interactions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 08L/26R (12,300 ft) and 08R/26L (12,000 ft) runways providing optimal landing options for larger aircraft. Multiple runway orientations (04, 08, and 22 headings) offer flexible approach strategies accommodating various wind directions and aircraft types.

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.