Kawaihapai Airfield (PHDH) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Kawaihapai Airfield in Mokuleia, HI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PHHI) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Kawaihapai Airfield (PHDH) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mokuleia, HI at 14 ft. PHDH has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PHHI, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 9,007 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PHHI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PHHI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PHHI, 10.7 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 2,400 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,400 ft.
SPECI PHHI 290530Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM SCT015 BKN024 25/21 A2996 RMK AO2 CIG 013V024 SLP135 $
What changed at PHHI (nearest station)?
Since the 0445Z (6:45 PM HST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0445Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PHDH
Based on the nearest station (PHHI), PHDH is currently MVFR with winds from 340° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 14 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 PHDH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 9,007 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 08 | 9,007 ft | ASP | 3 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 7→8 kt, ceiling 1,600 ft → 2,400 ft.
PHDH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kawaihapai Airfield in Mokuleia, HI: 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 PHDH 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 PHDH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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HNL UA /OV 15 E HNL/TM 0542/FL065/TP C208/SK SKC/TB SMOOTH
HNL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 E HNLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0542Reported at 05:42 UTC.FL065Altitude: 6,500 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
LIH UA /OV LIH110005/TM 0345/FL012/TP C208/SK SCT012/WX 10SM
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIH110005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0345Reported at 03:45 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT012Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
HNL UA /OV 15 SE HNL/TM 0251/FL040/TP C208/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
HNL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 SE HNLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0251Reported at 02:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
LIH UA /OV LIH/TM 0239/FL070/TP C208/SK SCT015
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0239Reported at 02:39 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MKK UA /OV LOKIE/TM 0036/FL060/TP C208/SK FEW 040 BKN 045/TB SMOOTH
MKK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LOKIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW 040 BKN 045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
LIH UA /OV LIH/TM 0019/FL020/TP B38M/SK BKN 010
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK BKN 010Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LIH UA /OV LIH/TM 0007/FLDURD/TP A21N/SK BASES - 007, TOPS - 025
LIH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0007Reported at 00:07 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK BASES - 007, TOPS - 025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LNY UA /OV LNY295008/TM 0001/FL080/TP PC12/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
LNY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LNY295008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PHDH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PHHI reported mostly marginal VFR across 135 observations, with 46 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 08
- 89%
- 26
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0000Z (2:00 PM HST)
TAF PHHI 290000Z 2900/3006 02009KT 9999 FEW008 SCT014 BKN020 BKN035 QNH2995INS TEMPO 2900/2903 02012G20KT 8000 -SHRA BR BKN014 TEMPO 2903/2906 6000 -SHRA BR BKN012 BECMG 2906/2907 VRB06KT 9999 FEW006 SCT012 BKN018 QNH2994INS TEMPO 2906/2912 6000 -SHRA BR BKN008 TEMPO 2912/2918 4800 SHRA BR BKN008 BECMG 2917/2918 07007KT 9999 FEW008 SCT014 BKN018 QNH2993INS TEMPO 2918/3000 6000 SHRA BR BKN008 TX27/2900Z TN22/2914Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- PHDH
- IATA
- HDH
- FAA LID
- HDH
- City
- Mokuleia
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 21.5795, -158.1970
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PHHI
- TAF
- Nearest PHHI
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Next sunset
- 23h 15m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Paradise Flyers RC Club - 319 Lexington Blvd — Honolulu, HI · 21 mi
- Mid Pacific Soaring Society 1 — Kailua, HI · 30 mi
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PHDH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PHDH?+
PHDH has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 9,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for PHDH come from?+
Kawaihapai Airfield does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PHHI, about 11 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at PHDH can differ.
Does PHDH have a TAF?+
Yes — the PHHI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PHDH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PHDH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PHDH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Kawaihapai Airfield (PHDH)
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