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 180953Z 06013KT 10SM FEW025 27/21 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02670206 403220244 $Wind 060° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF PHNL 180911Z 1809/1912 06009KT P6SM FEW025 FEW040 FM182000 06017G26KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 FM190500 06009KT P6SM FEW025 FEW040Decode METAR for PHNL
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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