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.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 6 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 900 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 900 ft.
SPECI KHUL 130936Z AUTO 20006G19KT 10SM OVC009 13/11 A2997 RMK AO2 T01280111
What changed at KHUL?
Since the 0853Z (5:53 AM ADT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to IFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 1,300 ft to 900 ft.
- Gusts began, now gusting 19 kt.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KHUL
KHUL is currently IFR with winds from 200° at 6 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,015 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt left (g4) |
| 19 | 2,700 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right (g9) |
| 01 | 2,700 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left (g9) |
| 05 | 5,015 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt right (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 900 ft.
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.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 01
- 34%
- 19
- 30%
- 23
- 24%
- 05
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (2:20 AM ADT)
TAF KHUL 130520Z 1306/1406 20007KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/21035KT FM130900 20008G15KT P6SM OVC200 FM131200 20008G15KT P6SM BKN030 FM131500 19011G20KT 5SM -SHRA OVC021 FM132000 19011G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC007 FM132100 19010G19KT P6SM OVC005
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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
- 13h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KHUL
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.6 | 21.2 | 9.2 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 70.3 | 14.8 | 9.8 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 72.2 | 13.6 | 9.4 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 71.5 | 14.4 | 9.8 | 4.2 |
| May | 73.9 | 13.8 | 9.2 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 71.7 | 14.9 | 9.7 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 76.3 | 12.0 | 7.7 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 78.8 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 76.2 | 12.4 | 7.4 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 72.2 | 15.6 | 8.2 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 66.3 | 19.5 | 9.0 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 59.4 | 21.8 | 12.7 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.6 kt |
| May | 5.9 kt |
| Jun | 5.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 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 2610 · 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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