Dillant Hopkins Airport

KEEN / EEN

Keene, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
19:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
3 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEEN 041956Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP232 T00941011
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (488 ft)
Pressure Alt
196 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -407 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EEN
02
20 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,201 ft 100 ft ASP
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
14/32 4,001 ft 150 ft ASP 127°
0.9 kt 2.9 kt
73° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEEN

5,461 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.9%
MVFR
25.2%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
6.8%

Dillant Hopkins Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 48.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 48.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.8%
NE
4.4%
E
0.6%
SE
0.4%
S
6.9%
SW
10.8%
W
6.1%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.2°C
Range: -27°C to 29°C
-27°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

November February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,461 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dillant Hopkins Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEEN
IATA Code: EEN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 488 ft MSL

Location

City: Keene
Country: US
Latitude: 42.898399°
Longitude: -72.270798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,201 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dillant Hopkins Airport

Overview

Dillant Hopkins Airport serves the Keene, New Hampshire region as a medium-sized airport located at 42.898399, -72.270798, with an elevation of 488 feet MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, featuring two asphalted runways that accommodate various general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Dillant Hopkins demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 58.3% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate weather challenges, including marginal VFR (24.5%) and occasional instrument flight conditions, with temperature ranges from -23°C to 29°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the north at an average of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 50.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways offer flexible operational capabilities with different lengths and orientations. Runway 02/20 extends 6,201 feet, while Runway 14/32 provides 4,001 feet of paved surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 3.4 and 4.4 knots respectively, enhancing operational efficiency.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including 7.1% of observations below 3 miles and 5.7% experiencing fog. October, November, and September historically offer the most consistent VFR conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential weather variations and prepare accordingly, particularly during shoulder seasons and winter months.

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.