Haines Airport

PAHN / HNS

Haines, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:05Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
05:05Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
15 kt
290°
1 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI PAHN 050505Z AUTO 29015KT 1SM -SN BR VV011 M06/M08 A2971 RMK AO2 P0000 T10611083 TSNO $
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
233 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,283 ft
ISA Deviation: -21.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PAHN 050329Z 0503/0524 32012KT 3/4SM -SN BR VV008 TEMPO 0503/0505 2SM -SHSN OVC020 FM050600 21013G25KT 4SM -SN BR SCT008 OVC025 FM051200 34008KT 4SM -SHSN SCT025 OVC050 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:08Z BASE
+0h
IFR 320° 12 kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Snow, Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+1h
MVFR 210° 13 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow, Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+7h
MVFR 340° 8 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Snow

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
Active: 26
4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 110°
13.0 kt 7.5 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 - PAHN

5,793 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.2%
MVFR
40.2%
IFR
11.1%
LIFR
1.5%

Haines Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW 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 December, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 6.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
2%
E
30.8%
SE
3.7%
S
0.4%
SW
0.1%
W
22.7%
NW
33.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.2°C
Range: -18°C to 18°C
-18°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 8.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

December March January

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 5,793 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.