Haiku Airstrip (HI33) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Haiku Airstrip in Lihue, HI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PHLI): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Haiku Airstrip (HI33) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lihue, HI at 385 ft. HI33 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PHLI, about 5 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW), longest 2,400 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PHLI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PHLI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station PHLI, 5 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,300 ft, scattered clouds at 2,800 ft, broken clouds at 3,600 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,600 ft.
METAR PHLI 130853Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT023 SCT028 BKN036 24/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02390206 51012 $
What changed at PHLI (nearest station)?
Since the 0753Z (9:53 PM HST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
- A ceiling formed at 3,600 ft.
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Current pilot readout for HI33
Based on the nearest station (PHLI), HI33 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 385 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 HI33. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 2,400 ft | ASPH | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| SW | 2,400 ft | ASPH | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,600 ft.
HI33 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Haiku Airstrip in Lihue, 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 HI33 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at HI33
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PHLI reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0543Z (7:43 PM HST)
TAF PHLI 130543Z 1306/1406 06008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060 FM131300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 FM131800 06011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- HI33
- City
- Lihue
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 385 ft
- Coordinates
- 21.9661, -159.4270
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PHLI
- TAF
- Nearest PHLI
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Next sunset
- 18h 57m
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HI33 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at HI33?+
HI33 has 2 runways: NE, SW; the longest is 2,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for HI33 come from?+
Haiku Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PHLI, about 5 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at HI33 can differ.
Does HI33 have a TAF?+
Yes. The PHLI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does HI33 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. HI33 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for HI33 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Haiku Airstrip (HI33)
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