Lanai Airport

PHNY / LNY

Lanai City, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
12 kt
230° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHNY 042156Z AUTO 23012G16KT 10SM SCT025 24/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02390172 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,308 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,808 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,308 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,136 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,530 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF PHNY 041903Z 0419/0518 31008KT P6SM BKN014 OVC020 FM042100 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025 FM050500 04008KT P6SM SCT020 FM051000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 310° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+7h
VFR 40° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM051000
+12h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HNY
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
11.3 kt 4.1 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 - PHNY

4,969 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.3%
MVFR
24.2%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
3.3%

Lanai Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 29°C with an average of 21.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 4.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.8%
NE
33.7%
E
15.6%
SE
6.1%
S
11.6%
SW
5.2%
W
8.7%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.4°C
Range: 13°C to 29°C
13°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

November January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,969 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lanai Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHNY
IATA Code: LNY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,308 ft MSL

Location

City: Lanai City
Country: US
Latitude: 20.785675°
Longitude: -156.951324°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lanai Airport

Overview

Lanai Airport serves Lanai Island, located in the Hawaiian archipelago, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this small, remote community. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1308 ft MSL, it supports essential inter-island connectivity and local aviation needs in the Hawaiian island chain.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 64.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 25% of observations. Prevailing northeast winds at an average of 8.3 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with temperature ranges between 13°C and 29°C creating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

Lanai Airport's single runway 03/21 is 5001 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to accommodate the consistent northeast wind patterns. The airport's elevated position at 1308 ft MSL and its geographic location contribute to relatively stable visibility averaging 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates 100% favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of just 3.8 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR flying conditions during November, January, and October, with consistent wind patterns from the northeast facilitating predictable approach and departure 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
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.