Waimea Kohala Airport (PHMU) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Waimea Kohala Airport in Waimea (Kamuela), HI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PHSF): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Waimea Kohala Airport (PHMU) is a regional airport serving Waimea (Kamuela), HI at 2,671 ft. PHMU has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PHSF, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (04, 22), longest 5,197 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PHSF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station PHSF, 15.8 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.22 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PHSF 130155Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02070152 $
What changed at PHSF (nearest station)?
Since the 0055Z (2:55 PM HST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0055Z report, conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when PHMU's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for PHMU
Based on the nearest station (PHSF), PHMU is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,600 ft (field elevation 2,671 ft). PHMU does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is PHKO, about 27 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get PHMU weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track PHMU in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track PHMU free on TelegramRunway 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 PHMU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,197 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 04 | 5,197 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 4 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→12 kt, ceiling 1,300 ft → unlimited.
PHMU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Waimea Kohala Airport in Waimea (Kamuela), 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 PHMU 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 PHMU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
ITO UA /OV ITO330007/TM 0122/FL022/TP B712/SK BKN022 OVC032 TOPS 060/TB LGT CHOP
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO330007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022 OVC032 TOPS 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ITO UA /OV ITO340016/TM 0024/FL050/TP B38M/SK BKN028 TOPS 050
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO340016Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0024Reported at 00:24 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK BKN028 TOPS 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ITO UA /OV ITO330012/TM 2315/FL055/TP BE9L/SK SCT023-TOPS060
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO330012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.SK SCT023-TOPS060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ITO UA /OV ITO330005/TM 2130/FL020/TP B717/SK BKN020
ITO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITO330005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2130Reported at 21:30 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky 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 PHMU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PHSF reported mostly VFR across 36 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04
- 63%
- 22
- 37%
Get free ATIS alerts for PHMU
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at PHMU (Waimea Kohala Airport): flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track PHMU on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PHMU
- IATA
- MUE
- FAA LID
- MUE
- City
- Waimea (Kamuela)
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,671 ft
- Coordinates
- 20.0013, -155.6680
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,197 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PHSF
- TAF
- Nearest PHKO
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Sunset in
- 2h 15m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed PHMU's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
2 airportsPHMU weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PHMU?+
PHMU has 2 runways: 04, 22; the longest is 5,197 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for PHMU come from?+
Waimea Kohala Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PHSF, about 16 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at PHMU can differ.
Does PHMU have a TAF?+
No. PHMU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PHKO, about 27 nm away.
Does PHMU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PHMU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PHMU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Waimea Kohala Airport (PHMU)
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 Waimea Kohala Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for PHMU yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment PHMU drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit