Westchester County Airport

KHPN / HPN

White Plains, US

Last Updated
Jun 2, 20:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
20:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
340° G15 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHPN 022056Z 34008G15KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02330044 55006

Weather Briefing

VFR

Westchester County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 8 knots with gusts to 15 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (439 ft)
Pressure Alt
237 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,302 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHPN 022101Z 0221/0318 35010G18KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250 FM030000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250 FM031100 34008KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
00:00Z FM030000
+3h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HPN
11
29
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 4,451 ft 150 ft ASP 102°
4.2 kt 6.8 kt
122° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
6,548 ft 150 ft ASP 150°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHPN

6,628 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.9%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
3.1%

Westchester County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 12% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 12%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.2%
N
9.8%
S
11.2%
W
19.9%
NE
4.3%
NW
23.4%
SE
6.8%
SW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -17°C to 34°C
-17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 5.6%

Best Months for VFR

June May November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,628 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Westchester County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHPN
IATA Code: HPN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 439 ft MSL

Location

City: White Plains
Country: US
Latitude: 41.067001°
Longitude: -73.707603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 4,451 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 6,548 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Westchester County Airport

Overview

Westchester County Airport serves the greater New York metropolitan area, located in White Plains, NY. As a medium-sized airport situated at 439 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical general aviation and regional commercial services. Its strategic location and dual runway configuration make it an important transportation hub for Westchester County and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KHPN are predominantly VFR, with 84.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 8.3 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -12°C to 29°C, which can impact aircraft performance and fuel considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 11/29 at 4,451 feet and Runway 16/34 at 6,548 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.8 and 5.2 knots respectively. The geographical coordinates (41.067001, -73.707603) position the airport in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of the New York metropolitan region.

Approach Considerations

November, September, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. With an average visibility of 9.4 statute miles and only 3.2% of observations reporting fog, approaches are generally straightforward. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility conditions, which occur in approximately 2.3% of observations with visibility below 3 statute miles.

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.