Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL)

Honolulu, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

PHNL

IATA

HNL

City

Honolulu

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

13 ft

Runways

4 runways

Coordinates

21.3187, -157.9224

Overview

Major Pacific hub in Hawaii with unique overwater operations and trade wind considerations.

Current Weather at PHNL

Pilots flying into or out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR PHNL 080753Z 06009G19KT 10SM FEW020 FEW035 SCT043 24/21 A3008 RMK AO2 RAB36E52 SLP184 P0000 T02390206 $

Wind 060° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 06

Current TAF

TAF PHNL 080534Z 0806/0912 06015G25KT P6SM FEW025 SCT035 FM080700 06012KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 FM082000 06015G23KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 FM090700 06012KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for PHNL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for PHNL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Honolulu. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like PHNL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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