Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

KHHR / HHR

Hawthorne, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
7 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHHR 040053Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01830106
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
-17 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 359 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HHR
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
4,956 ft 100 ft CON 86°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHHR

5,136 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.4%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
2.1%

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.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 44.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.9%
NE
0.6%
E
8%
SE
8.5%
S
2.8%
SW
4.4%
W
24.9%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°C
Range: 6°C to 31°C
6°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,136 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHHR
IATA Code: HHR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Hawthorne
Country: US
Latitude: 33.922798°
Longitude: -118.334999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,956 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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.

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.