Redstone Army Air Field (KHUA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Redstone Army Air Field in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Redstone Army Air Field (KHUA) is a regional airport serving Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, AL at 684 ft. KHUA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 7,300 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 KHUA 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-northwest (300°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 19,000 ft, scattered clouds at 21,000 ft, scattered clouds at 23,000 ft, scattered clouds at 26,000 ft, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHUA 290255Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM FEW190 SCT210 SCT230 SCT260 30/26 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP080 T03000263 52011
What changed at KHUA?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0155Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHUA
KHUA is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,800 ft (field elevation 684 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 KHUA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 7,300 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 17 | 7,300 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHUA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Redstone Army Air Field in Redstone Arsnl 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 KHUA 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 KHUA
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHUA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHUA reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 22,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 60%
- 35
- 40%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2000Z (3:00 PM CDT)
TAF KHUA 282000Z 2820/3002 28010G15KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2976INS BECMG 2823/2824 VRB06KT 9999 BKN250 QNH2976INS TX37/2820Z TN24/2910Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHUA
- IATA
- HUA
- FAA LID
- HUA
- City
- Redstone Arsnl Huntsville
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 684 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6787, -86.6848
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- CTAF
- 126.95 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 53m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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KHUA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Redstone Army Air Field in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, AL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KHUA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHUA?+
KHUA has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 7,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHUA report its own weather?+
Yes — Redstone Army Air Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHUA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHUA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHUA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHUA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHUA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Redstone Army Air Field (KHUA) 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 Redstone Army Air Field (KHUA)
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 Redstone Army Air Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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