Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Las Vegas, NV at 2,492 ft. KHND reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (17L, 17R, 35L, 35R) — longest 6,501 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 KHND 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 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 39°C (102°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHND 290256Z 24010KT 10SM CLR 39/06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP063 T03890061 55002 $
What changed at KHND?
Since the 0156Z (6:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0156Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHND
KHND is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17L, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,100 ft (field elevation 2,492 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 KHND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17LFAV | 5,001 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 17R | 6,501 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 35L | 6,501 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 35R | 5,001 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 9 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 9→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas, NV: 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 KHND 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 KHND
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CDC UA /OV PGS260030/TM 0210/FL180/TP B39M/TB MOD OCNL 180-200/RM DURD AWC-WEB
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGS260030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD OCNL 180-200Turbulence: moderate occasional 18,000–20,000 ft.RM DURD AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
LAS UA /OV GFS015030/TM 0133/FL320/TP E170/TB LGT CHOP OCNL/RM AWC-WEB
LAS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFS015030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP OCNLTurbulence: light chop occasional.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
LAS UA /OV TTONE/TM 0046/FL090/TP B38M/SK SKC/TB LGT CHOP/RM NIITZ4 DEPT./KLAS
LAS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TTONELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM NIITZ4 DEPT./KLASRemarks.Show raw report
HND UA /OV LAS178011/TM 0046/FL090/TP B38M/SK SKC/TB LGT CHOP/RM OV TTONE DURC KLAS NIITZ4. COR SA-ID AND LOCTN. ZLA CWSU
HND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAS178011Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM OV TTONE DURC KLAS NIITZ4…Remarks.Show raw report
CDC UA /OV GFS270040/TM 2322/FL370/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP INT/RM AWC-WEB
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFS270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2322Reported at 23:22 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP INTTurbulence: light chop int.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
TRM UA /OV TNP040025/TM 2238/FL100/TP GLF4/TB MOD/RM AWC-WEB
TRM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TNP040025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2238Reported at 22:38 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
LAS UUA /OV 08001/TM 2201/FL023/TP B738/RM LLWS +10KT 023 DURD RY26L LAS
LAS UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV 08001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2201Reported at 22:01 UTC.FL023Altitude: 2,300 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +10KT 023 DURD RY26L…Remarks.Show raw report
LAS UUA /OV LAS080003/TM 2201/FL023/TP B738/RM LLWS +10 KT DURD LAS 26L. COR LOCTN. ZLA CWSU
LAS UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV LAS080003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2201Reported at 22:01 UTC.FL023Altitude: 2,300 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +10 KT DURD LAS 26L.…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHND reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 17L/17R
- 97%
- 35L/35R
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KHND 282320Z 2900/2924 22010G18KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200 FM290400 20008KT P6SM FEW200 FM291900 20010G17KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KHND
- IATA
- HSH
- FAA LID
- HND
- City
- Las Vegas
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,492 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.9728, -115.1340
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.775 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Las Vegas Radio Control Club 2 — Las Vegas, NV · 10 mi
- Las Vegas Soaring Club Inc - Red Rock Canyon Rd — Las Vegas, NV · 18 mi
- LVRC - Las Vegas Radio Control Club -Hemenway Harbor — Boulder City, NV · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHND reported VFR conditions during about 99.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 354 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 10.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Feb | 98.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 99.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 98.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 9.5 kt |
| May | 9.5 kt |
| Jun | 9.7 kt |
| Jul | 8.6 kt |
| Aug | 8.3 kt |
| Sep | 7.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHND airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas, NV 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHND weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHND?+
KHND has 4 runways — 17L, 17R, 35L, 35R; the longest is 6,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHND report its own weather?+
Yes — Henderson Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHND have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHND airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) 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 Henderson Executive Airport (KHND)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Henderson Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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