Westchester County Airport (KHPN)
White Plains, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KHPN
IATA
HPN
City
White Plains
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
439 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
41.0670, -73.7076
Overview
Corporate aviation airport north of NYC. Training operations in complex Class B airspace environment.
Current Weather at KHPN
Pilots flying into or out of Westchester County 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.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Westchester County Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KHPN. 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 KHPN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near White Plains. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Westchester County 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 Westchester County Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KHPN 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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