Houlton International Airport

KHUL / HUL

Houlton, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
13 kt
250° G25 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHUL 041853Z AUTO 25013G25KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP152 T00611039
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (489 ft)
Pressure Alt
437 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -526 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHUL 041720Z 0418/0518 27010G19KT P6SM SKC FM050500 35007KT P6SM BKN023 FM050900 36009G17KT P6SM OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
05:00Z FM050500
+10h
MVFR 350° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,300 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HUL
01
19 ✈️
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 351°
6.5 kt 11.3 kt
60° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 31°
12.2 kt 4.4 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 - KHUL

5,432 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.1%
MVFR
24.4%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
3.7%

Houlton International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 20.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.1%
NE
3.2%
E
3.6%
SE
3.5%
S
13.8%
SW
10%
W
16%
NW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -2°C
Range: -28°C to 28°C
-28°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,432 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Houlton International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHUL
IATA Code: HUL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 489 ft MSL

Location

City: Houlton
Country: US
Latitude: 46.123100°
Longitude: -67.792099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Houlton International Airport

Overview

Houlton International Airport serves northern Maine near the Canadian border, positioned at 46.123100, -67.792099 with an elevation of 489 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Aroostook County region. The airport features two asphalt runways supporting diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Houlton demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 58.8% of observations. Pilots should anticipate potential Marginal VFR conditions in approximately 25% of cases, with Instrument Flight Rules occurring in 11.5% of reports. Temperature ranges from -28°C to 28°C, creating potential challenges for aircraft performance and operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location near the US-Canada border presents unique considerations for cross-border aviation. Both runways (01/19 and 05/23) measure approximately 5,000 feet in length, providing substantial operational flexibility. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.1 knots with occasional gusts up to 22 knots characterize the local wind environment.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates consistent favorable wind alignments for both runways, with minimal average crosswind components (4.4-4.7 knots). September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for flight operations. Pilots should prepare for potential visibility restrictions, with observations showing average visibility of 8.8 statute miles and occasional reduced visibility scenarios.

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.