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Houlton International Airport (KHUL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Houlton International Airport in Houlton, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Houlton International Airport (KHUL) is a regional airport serving Houlton, ME at 489 ft. KHUL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 05, 19, 23) — longest 5,015 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 KHUL 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 0253Z (11:53 PM ADT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.78"
Temp / Dew
18°C / 65°F
dew 11°C

Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KHUL 290253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP083 T01830111 50005 $

What changed at KHUL?

Since the 0153Z (10:53 PM ADT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KHUL

KHUL is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 489 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 KHUL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Current wind is calm calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
01
05
19
23

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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
0102003Z15Z02Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 00 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

KHUL weather radar

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

Live weather radar around Houlton International Airport in Houlton, ME: 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 KHUL 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.

Recent aviation weather trends at KHUL

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KHUL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 3/9 kt
Max gust: 17 kt
Lowest ceiling:
Lowest vis:
Prevailing wind: SE
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 88%MVFR 5%IFR 7%
Wind avg/max: 4/14 kt
Max gust: 27 kt
Lowest ceiling: 500 ft
Lowest vis: 2 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 10

Most recent change: IFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
23
47%
01
28%
19
21%
05
4%

TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2320Z (8:20 PM ADT)

TAF KHUL 282320Z 2900/2924 17006KT P6SM SKC FM290700 VRB03KT 3SM BR BKN015 FM290900 VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC005 FM291500 16006KT P6SM BKN012 FM291900 16006KT P6SM SCT035

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KHUL
IATA
HUL
FAA LID
HUL
City
Houlton
State
Maine
Country
United States
Elevation
489 ft
Coordinates
46.1231, -67.7921
Runways
4
Longest runway
5,015 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
AWOS/ASOS
132.025 MHz
Time zone
America/Moncton
Next sunset
20h 17m

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Historical Flying Weather

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHUL reported VFR conditions during about 71.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 222 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.6 kt, calm 20.7% of the time.

VFR Score
30
Wind Score
72
Reliability Score
27
National VFR rank
#1282 of 1,400
Regional rank
#60
State rank
#13
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
71.5%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
4.4%
Est. VFR days/yr
222
Most VFR month
August
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
3,000 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
20.7%
Median wind
5 kt
Gusty hours
18.3%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.3%
Fog/mist days/yr
183
Thunderstorm days/yr
16
Summer density alt
1,574 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KHUL monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan64.621.29.25.1
Feb70.314.89.85.1
Mar72.213.69.44.8
Apr71.514.49.84.2
May73.913.89.23.2
Jun71.714.99.73.7
Jul76.312.07.74.0
Aug78.810.66.93.7
Sep76.212.47.44.0
Oct72.215.68.24.0
Nov66.319.59.05.2
Dec59.421.812.76.2

Average wind by month

048JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KHUL average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan6.2 kt
Feb6.4 kt
Mar6.9 kt
Apr6.6 kt
May5.9 kt
Jun5.2 kt
Jul4.5 kt
Aug4.2 kt
Sep4.7 kt
Oct5.1 kt
Nov5.9 kt
Dec5.9 kt

Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KHUL airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Houlton International Airport in Houlton, ME 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 ↗

KHUL weather — frequently asked

What runways are available at KHUL?+

KHUL has 4 runways — 01, 05, 19, 23; the longest is 5,015 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KHUL report its own weather?+

Yes — Houlton International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KHUL have a TAF?+

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

Does KHUL broadcast D-ATIS?+

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

Where can I find the KHUL airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Houlton International Airport (KHUL) 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 Houlton International Airport (KHUL)

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