Hato International Airport

TNCC / CUR

Willemstad, CW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
15 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TNCC 040200Z 09015KT 9999 FEW018 27/23 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 29 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,829 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (29 ft)
Pressure Alt
67 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,514 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TNCC 032315Z 0400/0424 09014KT 9999 SCT022 PROB30 TEMPO 0408/0418 09015G27KT 7000 -SHRA FEW018 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
MVFR 90° 15 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCC
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
11,188 ft 197 ft ASP 102°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TNCC

4,138 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.2%
MVFR
3.1%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.4%

Hato International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.4 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.4°C (range: 23°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.2%
NE
1.5%
E
84.1%
SE
13.5%
S
0.3%
SW
0.1%
W
0.1%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 23°C to 36°C
23°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,138 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hato International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TNCC
IATA Code: CUR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 29 ft MSL

Location

City: Willemstad
Country: CW
Latitude: 12.188900°
Longitude: -68.959801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,188 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hato International Airport

Overview

Hato International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for Curaçao, located in the southern Caribbean. Situated in Willemstad, the airport handles significant international and regional passenger traffic, positioned at an elevation of 29 feet mean sea level. Its strategic location makes it a crucial hub for Caribbean air transportation.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical Caribbean maritime weather patterns with generally stable conditions. Winds predominantly align with the 11/29 runway orientation, which spans an impressive 11,188 feet of asphalt surface. Pilots should anticipate consistent trade winds and minimal seasonal variation in meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's significant runway length of 11,188 feet accommodates large commercial aircraft and provides substantial operational flexibility. Its geographical coordinates (12.188900, -68.959801) place it in a relatively flat coastal environment, which typically offers straightforward approach and departure profiles. The low elevation of 29 feet MSL ensures minimal terrain-related navigational complexities.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 provides a comprehensive approach capability with its extended asphalt surface. Given the runway's length and orientation, pilots can expect predictable wind conditions and multiple approach options. The airport's geographical positioning suggests standard Caribbean approach procedures with generally stable atmospheric conditions.

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.