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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
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4,956 ft | 100 ft | CON | 86° |
↑ 6.1 kt
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↔ 3.5 kt
30° angle
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Weather Statistics - KHHR
5,136 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 44.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 31°C with an average of 17.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.
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Statistics computed from 5,136 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
Overview
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport serves the Los Angeles metropolitan area as a medium-sized municipal airport located in Hawthorne, California. Situated at 66 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the South Bay region, with a single runway (07/25) measuring 4,956 feet in length.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at KHHR demonstrate predominantly favorable flying weather, with 62.6% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 5.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 44.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 29°C, with an average of 17.2°C, supporting stable flight operations throughout the year.
Notable Features
The airport's single runway (07/25) offers consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind of only 3 knots. Located in the dense urban environment of the Los Angeles basin, pilots should anticipate potential complex airspace interactions and be prepared for typical metropolitan aviation challenges.
Approach Considerations
Runway 07/25 provides excellent wind compatibility, making it adaptable to local meteorological conditions. Pilots can expect good visibility averaging 8.5 statute miles, with only 2.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. January, October, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations at Jack Northrop Field.
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