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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Oahu, HI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Honolulu, Oahu, HI at 13 ft. PHNL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 12 runways (04L, 04R, 04W, 08L), longest 12,360 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 PHNL in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.

VFR
Observed 0453Z (6:53 PM HST)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
070° 6 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
4,500 ft
Altimeter
29.89"
Temp / Dew
81°F / 27°C
dew 66°F / 19°C

Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,500 ft, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR PHNL 130453Z 07006KT 10SM FEW025 BKN045 27/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02720189 $

What changed at PHNL?

Since the 0353Z (5:53 PM HST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Pressure rising: altimeter 29.87 → 29.89 inHg.

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Current pilot readout for PHNL

PHNL is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04L, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 13 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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D-ATIS

Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.

Combined ATIS: Information Romeo (0453Z / 6:53 PM HST)
HNL ATIS INFO R 0453Z. 06006KT 10SM FEW025 BKN045 27/19 A2989 (TWO NINER EIGHT NINER). LNDG/DEPG RWYS 4/8 EXP ILS OR VISUAL APCH. LAHSO RWYS 4 SHRT OF 8L IN EFCT. ADV APCH 118.3/119.1 IF NO LAHSO. TWY, E BTN TWY, A AND TWY B CLSD, TWY, F BTN RWY, 4L AND TWY D CLSD, TWY, K BTN RWY, 4R AND TWY A CLSD, TWY H BTN RWY 8L AND TWY A CLSD. TWY T CLSD. TWY Y BTN RWY 8L AND TWY A CLSD. RWY 8R DEP END BARRIER OTS. EWABE OM OTS. HNL TACAN AZM OTS. CKH TACAN AZM OTS. RWY 4L LAHSO LGTS OTS. WARNING RUNWAY 8L SHORTENED 7000 FT AVBL. LAST EXIT TWY S OR TWY D. ADG 4 AND ABOVE, EXPECT RWY 4R. TAXIWAY KILO CLSD BETWEEN RWY 4R AND TAXIWAY ALPHA, EXPECT TO EXIT RUNWAY 4R AT TAXIWAY ECHO OR THE END. READ BACK ALL CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS. INCR BIRD STRIKE HAZ ALL RWYS. NUMEROUS CRANES IN THE VCNTY HNL ARPT CHECK NOTAMS FOR ADNL INFO. AIRMET SIERRA VALID. WARNING RWY 8L IS SHORTENED 7000 FT AVAILABLE LAST EXIT TWY Y, S, D INTERSECTION. TAXIWAY KILO NOT AVAILABLE EXPECT TO EXIT AT THE END. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO R.

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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 PHNL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
04LFAV6 kt head2 kt right
04R6 kt head2 kt right
04W6 kt head2 kt right
08L6 kt head2 kt left
08R6 kt head2 kt left
08W6 kt head2 kt left
22L6 kt tail2 kt left
22R6 kt tail2 kt left
22W6 kt tail2 kt left
26L6 kt tail2 kt right
26R6 kt tail2 kt right
26W6 kt tail2 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0122405Z17Z04Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 76 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft4,500 ft.

PHNL weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Oahu, 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 PHNL is headed.

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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 PHNL

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0323Z (5:23 PM HST) · 82 NM NW of PHNL · 3,700 ft MSL · C208
smooth turbulence
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LIH UA /OV LIH110006/TM 0323/FL037/TP C208/SK SCT026/TB SMOOTH
LIH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV LIH110006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0323Reported at 03:23 UTC.
FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.
TP C208Aircraft type reporting.
SK SCT026Sky 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 PHNL

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, PHNL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 7/14 kt
Max gust: 21 kt
Lowest ceiling: 4,500 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: NE
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 93%MVFR 7%
Wind avg/max: 9/23 kt
Max gust: 39 kt
Lowest ceiling: 2,000 ft
Lowest vis: 5 sm
Prevailing wind: E
Category changes: 12

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
04L/04R/04W
78%
08L/08R/08W
15%
22L/22R/22W
6%
26L/26R/26W
1%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0543Z (7:43 PM HST)

TAF PHNL 130543Z 1306/1412 07006KT P6SM FEW025 BKN045 FM130800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW030 FM132000 06011G18KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 FM140300 05008KT P6SM FEW250

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Large airport
ICAO
PHNL
IATA
HNL
FAA LID
HNL
City
Honolulu, Oahu
State
Hawaii
Country
United States
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
21.3184, -157.9257
Runways
12
Longest runway
12,360 ft
Weather reporting
METAR · D-ATIS
TAF
Published
ATIS
127.9 MHz
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Next sunset
22h 48m

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Historical Flying Weather at PHNL

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PHNL reported VFR conditions during about 98.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 351 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.8 kt, calm 6.0% of the time.

VFR Score
88
Wind Score
58
Reliability Score
90
National VFR rank
#39 of 1,400
Regional rank
#3
State rank
#3
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
98.5%
MVFR
1.5%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.0%
Est. VFR days/yr
351
Most VFR month
June
Fewest VFR month
March
Median ceiling
5,500 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
6.0%
Median wind
9 kt
Gusty hours
23.8%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.1%
Fog/mist days/yr
28
Thunderstorm days/yr
8
Summer density alt
1,613 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
PHNL monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan97.82.00.20.0
Feb98.21.60.20.0
Mar97.32.40.30.0
Apr98.81.20.00.0
May98.51.30.10.0
Jun99.20.80.10.0
Jul98.61.30.10.0
Aug98.81.10.00.0
Sep99.10.70.10.0
Oct98.61.40.10.0
Nov98.31.50.20.0
Dec97.32.40.30.0

Average wind by month

0612JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PHNL average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan7.2 kt
Feb8.0 kt
Mar8.5 kt
Apr9.3 kt
May9.0 kt
Jun10.1 kt
Jul10.4 kt
Aug10.1 kt
Sep8.9 kt
Oct7.9 kt
Nov8.3 kt
Dec7.9 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

PHNL airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Oahu, HI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 12 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 ↗

PHNL weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at PHNL?+

PHNL has 12 runways: 04L, 04R, 04W, 08L, 08R, 08W, 22L, 22R, 22W, 26L, 26R, 26W; the longest is 12,360 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does PHNL report its own weather?+

Yes. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does PHNL have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does PHNL broadcast D-ATIS?+

Yes. PHNL publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.

Where can I find the PHNL airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL) 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 Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL)

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Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.

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