Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kalaeloa Airport in Kapolei, HI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR) is a regional airport serving Kapolei, HI at 30 ft. PHJR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04L, 04R, 11, 22L), longest 8,365 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 PHJR 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 variable at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.
METAR PHJR 130153Z VRB05KT 10SM BKN045 OVC055 28/19 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02830194 $
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Since the 0053Z (2:53 PM HST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for PHJR
PHJR is currently VFR with variable winds at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 30 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 PHJR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 5 kt: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L | 4,505 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 04R | 7,989 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 11 | 8,365 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 22L | 7,989 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 22R | 4,505 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 29 | 8,365 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,500 ft.
PHJR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kalaeloa Airport in Kapolei, 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 PHJR 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 PHJR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LNY UA /OV 20NW LNY/TM 2050/FL036/TP C172/SK CLR/WX FV10SM
LNY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 20NW LNYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2050Reported at 20:50 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PHJR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PHJR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04L/04R
- 80%
- 11
- 12%
- 22L/22R
- 8%
- 29
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2336Z (1:36 PM HST)
TAF PHJR 122336Z 1300/1324 12010G18KT P6SM BKN050 FM130500 05005KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 FM132100 12010G18KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PHJR
- IATA
- JRF
- FAA LID
- JRF
- City
- Kapolei
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 21.3074, -158.0700
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,365 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 132.6 MHz
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Sunset in
- 2h 26m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at PHJR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PHJR reported VFR conditions during about 96.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 332 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 11.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 95.8 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 96.3 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 95.5 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 97.0 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 96.9 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 98.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 97.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 98.3 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 97.3 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 97.1 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 95.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.9 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.2 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PHJR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Kalaeloa Airport in Kapolei, HI 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 ↗
PHJR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PHJR?+
PHJR has 6 runways: 04L, 04R, 11, 22L, 22R, 29; the longest is 8,365 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PHJR report its own weather?+
Yes. Kalaeloa Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PHJR have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PHJR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PHJR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PHJR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PHJR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR) 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 Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR)
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 Kalaeloa Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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