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Holloman Air Force Base (KHMN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Holloman Air Force Base (KHMN) is a regional airport serving Alamogordo, NM at 4,093 ft. KHMN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 07, 16, 22) — longest 12,922 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 KHMN 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.

VFR
Observed 0255Z (8:55 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
130° 14 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.91"
Temp / Dew
37°C / 98°F
dew 5°C

Wind from the southeast (130°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 15,000 ft, temperature 37°C (98°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KHMN 290255Z 13014KT 10SM FEW150 37/05 A2991 RMK AO2A SLP035 T03670048 53013 $

What changed at KHMN?

Since the 0155Z (7:55 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Pressure rising: altimeter 29.89 → 29.91 inHg.

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Current pilot readout for KHMN

KHMN is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 14 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,700 ft (field elevation 4,093 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 KHMN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
16FAV11 kt head9 kt left
079 kt head11 kt right
042 kt head14 kt right
222 kt tail14 kt left
259 kt tail11 kt left
3411 kt tail9 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip — flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0142903Z13Z02Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 514 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

KHMN weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM: 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 KHMN is headed.

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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 KHMN

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP2239Z (4:39 PM MDT) · 85 NM S of KHMN · 18,000 ft MSL · A320
moderate chop turbulence
Show raw report
ELP UA /OV ELP125030/TM 2239/FL180/TP A320/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB/FDCS
ELP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV ELP125030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2239Reported at 22:39 UTC.
FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.
TP A320Aircraft type reporting.
TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.
RM ZAB/FDCSRemarks.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KHMN

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KHMN reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours
VFR 87%MVFR 10%IFR 3%
Wind avg/max: 9/21 kt
Max gust: 25 kt
Lowest ceiling: 900 ft
Lowest vis:
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 4

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Last 7 days
VFR 96%MVFR 3%IFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 6/26 kt
Max gust: 30 kt
Lowest ceiling: 1,000 ft
Lowest vis: 2.25 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 7

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
16
51%
07
12%
34
11%
25
10%
04
8%
22
8%

TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0100Z (7:00 PM MDT)

TAF KHMN 290100Z 2901/3007 20010KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2988INS TEMPO 2901/2903 16015G25KT BECMG 2917/2918 19010G20KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2995INS BECMG 3003/3004 16010KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3000INS TX40/2922Z TN27/2912Z

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KHMN
IATA
HMN
FAA LID
HMN
City
Alamogordo
State
New Mexico
Country
United States
Elevation
4,093 ft
Coordinates
32.8525, -106.1070
Runways
6
Longest runway
12,922 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
ATIS
27.35 MHz
Time zone
America/Denver
Next sunset
22h 18m

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KHMN airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.

Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KHMN weather — frequently asked

What runways are available at KHMN?+

KHMN has 6 runways — 04, 07, 16, 22, 25, 34; the longest is 12,922 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KHMN report its own weather?+

Yes — Holloman Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KHMN have a TAF?+

Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KHMN broadcast D-ATIS?+

No — KHMN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHMN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KHMN airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Holloman Air Force Base (KHMN) 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 Holloman Air Force Base (KHMN)

Community-submitted

Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Holloman Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.

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