Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) in Patuxent River, MD, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK) is a regional airport serving Patuxent River, MD at 39 ft. KNHK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 06, 14, 20), longest 11,799 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 KNHK 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 southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,000 ft, scattered clouds at 7,500 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KNHK 130852Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM FEW030 SCT075 BKN110 23/23 A2991 RMK AO2 RAE15 SLP128 P0002 60024 T02330228 56018 $
What changed at KNHK?
Since the 0740Z (3:40 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to VFR.
- Visibility improved from 1.5 SM to 10 SM.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.93 → 29.91 inHg.
- Rain ended (+RA).
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KNHK
KNHK is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 39 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 KNHK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 11,799 ft | PEM | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 20 | 5,021 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 32 | 9,732 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 14 | 9,732 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 02 | 5,021 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 06 | 11,799 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 9→3 kt, ceiling 5,000 ft → 11,000 ft.
KNHK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) in Patuxent River, MD: 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 KNHK 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KNHK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RIC UA /OV RIC340002/TM 0510/FL005/TP CRJ7
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC340002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0510Reported at 05:10 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0415/FL012/TP C25A/SK BASES OVC015
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0415Reported at 04:15 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK BASES OVC015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV THV/TM 0306/FL025/TP C340/SK BKN025
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV THVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNHK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNHK reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 35 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
- 14
- 22%
- 02
- 18%
- 24
- 18%
- 20
- 17%
- 32
- 15%
- 06
- 10%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0600Z (2:00 AM EDT)
TAF KNHK 130600Z 1307/1407 15010G18KT 8000 BR VCSH SCT008 BKN010 BKN030 QNH2986INS TEMPO 1307/1311 25012KT 3200 -SHRA BR BKN006 BKN010 OVC030 BECMG 1311/1313 21010KT 6000 BR VCSH BKN007 BKN010 BKN020 QNH2989INS BECMG 1314/1316 25012KT 8000 BR VCTS BKN015CB BKN040 QNH2983INS TEMPO 1316/1320 27010KT 4800 -TSRA BR BKN010CB OVC040 BECMG 1321/1323 VRB06KT 9999 VCSH SCT020 SCT040 BKN070 QNH2985INS BECMG 1403/1405 25008KT 9999 NSW FEW040 FEW250 QNH2989INS TX31/1321Z TN21/1311Z FN00296
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KNHK
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KNHK.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNHK
- IATA
- NHK
- FAA LID
- NHK
- City
- Patuxent River
- State
- Maryland
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 39 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2860, -76.4118
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,799 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.62 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 17m
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KNHK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) in Patuxent River, MD shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KNHK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KNHK?+
KNHK has 6 runways: 02, 06, 14, 20, 24, 32; the longest is 11,799 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNHK report its own weather?+
Yes. Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNHK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNHK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KNHK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNHK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNHK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK) 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 Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK)
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