Haines Airport

PAHN / HNS

Haines, US

Last Updated
May 15, 15:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
15:54Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PAHN 151554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC018 07/05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP135 T00720050 TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
OVC 1,800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,815 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Haines Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
23 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -933 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PAHN 151120Z 1512/1612 10004KT P6SM SCT018 SCT025 BKN070 TEMPO 1512/1516 BKN017 OVC070 FM151900 13009G18KT P6SM SCT030 BKN080 FM160400 09006KT P6SM FEW020 SCT030 FM161100 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT015 BKN025 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
19:00Z FM151900
+3h
VFR 130° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
04:00Z FM160400
+12h
VFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AHN
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 110°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PAHN

8,129 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.2%
MVFR
38.5%
IFR
10.2%
LIFR
1.1%

Haines Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
E
31.8%
N
0.3%
S
0.5%
W
21.6%
NE
1.9%
NW
31.4%
SE
5.4%
SW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.5°C
Range: -18°C to 18°C
-18°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

May December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,129 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Haines Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAHN
IATA Code: HNS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Haines
Country: US
Latitude: 59.243921°
Longitude: -135.523925°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Haines Airport

Overview

Haines Airport serves the community of Haines in southeastern Alaska, located at an elevation of 15 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a region with challenging geographical conditions, supporting local transportation needs in this remote Alaskan location.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Haines Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 48.6% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 39.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 18°C, with an average of 0.9°C, creating potential for variable atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully monitor.

Notable Features

The single runway (08/26) is 4000 feet long with an asphalt surface, positioned to take advantage of prevailing easterly winds. The airport experiences predominantly eastern winds averaging 9.9 knots, with calm conditions occurring 6% of the time and maximum wind speeds reaching 23 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.9 knots. Visibility averages 8.5 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with observations showing 5.2% of reports having visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.2% experiencing fog conditions.

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

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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.