Hawkins Field (KHKS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hawkins Field in Jackson, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hawkins Field (KHKS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Jackson, MS at 341 ft. KHKS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 16, 29, 34), longest 5,387 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHKS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHKS 130853Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02560233 53007 PWINO
What changed at KHKS?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0753Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHKS
KHKS is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 341 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KHKS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 3,431 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 16 | 5,387 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 34 | 5,387 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 11 | 3,431 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHKS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hawkins Field in Jackson, MS: 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 KHKS 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 KHKS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHKS reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 29
- 46%
- 16
- 25%
- 11
- 20%
- 34
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0540Z (12:40 AM CDT)
TAF KHKS 130540Z 1306/1406 22004KT P6SM FEW060 PROB30 1320/1324 3SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHKS
- IATA
- HKS
- FAA LID
- HKS
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 341 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3345, -90.2222
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,387 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.625 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.65 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 27m
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Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KHKS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHKS reported VFR conditions during about 81.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 23.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.7 | 15.2 | 7.9 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 69.4 | 16.5 | 9.7 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 76.3 | 15.3 | 5.8 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 81.2 | 11.7 | 5.4 | 1.7 |
| May | 84.0 | 10.8 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 90.1 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 89.4 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 88.1 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 85.9 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 83.7 | 8.9 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 78.0 | 11.6 | 7.4 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 66.6 | 17.3 | 10.4 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.1 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.2 kt |
| May | 5.2 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.2 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 5.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHKS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hawkins Field in Jackson, MS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHKS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHKS?+
KHKS has 4 runways: 11, 16, 29, 34; the longest is 5,387 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHKS report its own weather?+
Yes. Hawkins Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHKS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHKS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHKS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHKS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHKS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hawkins Field (KHKS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Hawkins Field (KHKS)
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