Huntsville International Airport (KHSV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Huntsville International Airport in Huntsville, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Huntsville International Airport (KHSV) is a regional airport serving Huntsville, AL at 629 ft. KHSV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (18L, 18R, 36L, 36R) — longest 12,600 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 KHSV 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 (260°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 15,000 ft, overcast at 25,000 ft, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KHSV 290153Z 26007KT 10SM FEW150 OVC250 30/26 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP080 T03000261
What changed at KHSV?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHSV
KHSV is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18L, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,750 ft (field elevation 629 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 KHSV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18LFAV | 10,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 18R | 12,600 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 36L | 12,600 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 36R | 10,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 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 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
KHSV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Huntsville International Airport in Huntsville, AL: 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 KHSV 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 KHSV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CHA UA /OV GQO090010/TM 0107/FL170/TP CRJ9/SK OVC TOP 180/RM ZTLFD-38
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC TOP 180Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
CHA UA /OV GQO156015/TM 2249/FL300/TP B737/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-37
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO156015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2249Reported at 22:49 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-37Remarks.Show raw report
BNA UA /OV BNA/TM 2158/FL035/TP B737/SK BKN035 BKN050
BNA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BNALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2158Reported at 21:58 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN035 BKN050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BHM UA /OV VUZ/TM 2036/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 02
BHM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VUZLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2036Reported at 20:36 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD 02Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHSV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHSV reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18L/18R
- 65%
- 36L/36R
- 35%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KHSV 282320Z 2900/2924 28008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN250 FM290200 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN200 FM290800 33006KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHSV
- IATA
- HSV
- FAA LID
- HSV
- City
- Huntsville
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 629 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6362, -86.7744
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 12,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 127.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 47m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 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.
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- North Alabama CL Association - Milton-Frank Stadium — Huntsville, AL · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHSV reported VFR conditions during about 81.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 272 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 16.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.6 | 19.9 | 6.7 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 70.9 | 20.9 | 6.8 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 80.3 | 15.0 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 87.1 | 10.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 87.3 | 9.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 90.5 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 88.8 | 8.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 88.7 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 87.8 | 9.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 84.5 | 11.7 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 80.3 | 13.9 | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 68.1 | 22.0 | 7.4 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHSV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Huntsville International Airport in Huntsville, AL 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 ↗
KHSV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHSV?+
KHSV has 4 runways — 18L, 18R, 36L, 36R; the longest is 12,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHSV report its own weather?+
Yes — Huntsville International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHSV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHSV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHSV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHSV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHSV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Huntsville International Airport (KHSV) 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 Huntsville International Airport (KHSV)
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 Huntsville International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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