Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field

KHSV / HSV

Huntsville, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
02:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
6 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHSV 050253Z 17006KT 10SM FEW250 18/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01830139 53005 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 629 ft
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,629 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (629 ft)
Pressure Alt
397 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 908 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHSV 042324Z 0500/0524 18007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 FM051200 17005KT P6SM BKN050 FM051500 19008G17KT P6SM SCT035 BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
12:00Z FM051200
+9h
VFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
15:00Z FM051500
+12h
VFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HSV
18L ✈️
36R
18R ✈️
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 18L
10,006 ft 150 ft ASP 181°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 18R
12,600 ft 150 ft ASP 181°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHSV

4,720 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.9%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
2%

Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field typically experiences VFR conditions 72.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 16.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.4%
NE
6%
E
10.6%
SE
11.7%
S
12.7%
SW
9%
W
7.7%
NW
11.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.9°C
Range: -11°C to 34°C
-11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18L/36R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 18R/36L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,720 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHSV
IATA Code: HSV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 629 ft MSL

Location

City: Huntsville
Country: US
Latitude: 34.637199°
Longitude: -86.775101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18L/36R
Length: 10,006 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 12,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field

Overview

Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field serves as a medium-sized airport located in northern Alabama, strategically positioned near the city of Huntsville. The airport features two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations, with runway 18R/36L offering an impressive 12,600-foot length. Its elevation of 629 feet above mean sea level provides a moderate terrain environment for aviation activities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KHSV demonstrate predominantly favorable flying opportunities, with VFR conditions present 74.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from -10°C to 34°C suggest significant seasonal variation, while wind patterns predominantly originate from the south at an average speed of 6.6 knots. Pilots can expect optimal visual flight conditions during September, October, and November, with minimal periods of low-visibility weather.

Notable Features

Both runways (18L/36R and 18R/36L) exhibit identical wind compatibility, with 100% favorable wind alignments and consistently low average crosswind speeds of 3.9 knots. The airport's geographic positioning provides stable approach conditions, complemented by generally excellent visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles. Rare instances of low instrument meteorological conditions occur in less than 2% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly southerly wind conditions when planning arrivals and departures at KHSV. The extensive runway lengths (10,006 and 12,600 feet) provide substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. While crosswinds are minimal, the 28-knot maximum recorded wind speed suggests occasional challenging conditions that warrant careful wind assessment during pre-flight planning.

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.