Brandt Field (18HI) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Brandt Field in Port Saint Joe, HI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PHMK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Brandt Field (18HI) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Port Saint Joe, HI at 685 ft. 18HI has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PHMK, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (10, 28) — longest 2,755 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PHMK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PHMK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PHMK, 20.3 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 12 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,300 ft, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR PHMK 290354Z AUTO 02012G19KT 350V060 10SM FEW013 BKN055 26/23 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02610228 TSNO
What changed at PHMK (nearest station)?
Since the 0352Z (5:52 PM HST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0352Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 18HI
Based on the nearest station (PHMK), 18HI is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 12 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 685 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 18HI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | 2,755 ft | Turf | 11 kt head | 4 kt right (g6) |
| 28 | 2,755 ft | Turf | 11 kt head | 4 kt right (g6) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→12 kt, ceiling 600 ft → 5,500 ft.
18HI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Brandt Field in Port Saint Joe, HI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 18HI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 18HI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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KOA UA /OV KOA/TM 0303/FL020/TP B717/SK FEW020/WV TAIL WIND 1/2 MILE FINAL THEN 170010
KOA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KOALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0303Reported at 03:03 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WV TAIL WIND 1/2 MILE FINAL …Wind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.Show raw report
HNL UA /OV 15 SE HNL/TM 0251/FL040/TP C208/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
HNL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 SE HNLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0251Reported at 02:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
KOA UA /OV KOA/TM 0250/FL030/TP B717/SK FEW 030
KOA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KOALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0250Reported at 02:50 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW 030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MKK UA /OV LOKIE/TM 0036/FL060/TP C208/SK FEW 040 BKN 045/TB SMOOTH
MKK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LOKIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW 040 BKN 045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
LNY UA /OV LNY295008/TM 0001/FL080/TP PC12/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
LNY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LNY295008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
KOA UA /OV KOA/TM 2340/FL005/TP B712/WV LLWS 30KT TAILWIND RWY35
KOA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KOALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.WV LLWS 30KT TAILWIND RWY35Wind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.Show raw report
OGG UA /OV OGG180005/TM 2320/FL017/TP A21N/SK FEW019
OGG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OGG180005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2320Reported at 23:20 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK FEW019Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 18HI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PHMK reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 62 observations, with 28 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 10/28
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2336Z (1:36 PM HST)
TAF PHMK 282336Z 2900/2924 04014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT040 TEMPO 2900/2902 BKN025 BKN040 FM290700 03008G19KT P6SM SCT020 SCT035 FM292000 15008KT P6SM SCT025 SCT040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 18HI
- City
- Port Saint Joe
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 685 ft
- Coordinates
- 21.1370, -156.7345
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,755 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PHMK
- TAF
- Nearest PHMK
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Sunset in
- 20m
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18HI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 18HI?+
18HI has 2 runways — 10, 28; the longest is 2,755 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 18HI come from?+
Brandt Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PHMK, about 20 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 18HI can differ.
Does 18HI have a TAF?+
Yes — the PHMK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 18HI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 18HI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 18HI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Brandt Field (18HI)
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