Is there a ground stop at Honolulu (HNL) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:42 UTC there is no ground stop at HNL. This page updates every minute.

How often does HNL have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at HNL in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at HNL?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles HNL?

HNL is in the airspace of Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting HNL right now?

There are no weather alerts for the HNL area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 020° 7 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Honolulu (HNL)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Kahului (OGG, 100 mi), Lihue (LIH, 102 mi) and Kona (KOA, 163 mi).

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Honolulu (HNL) delays and ground stop status

Honolulu, HI · in Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN) airspace

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There is no ground stop at HNL as of Oct 15, 06:42 UTC.

Honolulu (HNL, ICAO PHNL) serves Honolulu, HI and sits in Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN) airspace. Local time there is Wed, 8:42 PM HST. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at HNL in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts HNL among the quieter airports.

No ground stop at HNL right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:42 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind 020° 7 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No notable factors expected to disrupt flights at Honolulu over the next 12 hours

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Departures and arrivals

Flights at HNL from an hour ago to the next several hours, local time. Late means 15+ minutes behind schedule.

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Weather at HNL

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind 020° 7 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR PHNL 150553Z 02007KT 10SM FEW025 SCT060 26/20 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02560200 10306 20256 53017 $

Observed Oct 15, 05:53 UTC (PHNL)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Clear and calm tonight, breezy gusts Wednesday afternoon

Minor impact

Now: Clear, mostly sunny-feeling skies with a light breeze around 7 mph and visibility over 10 miles.

Later: Conditions stay mostly clear overnight with light trade winds. Wednesday around noon to 6 PM winds pick up to about 15 mph with gusts near 26 mph, then ease again in the evening.

Gusts up to about 26 mph expected Wednesday afternoon
Gusty winds could cause minor delays for some flights

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for HNL

Model forecast in local time (HST). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now77°1416%
9 PM77°1519%
10 PM77°1419%
11 PM77°1417%
12 AM77°1321%
1 AM77°1321%
2 AM76°1543%
3 AM76°1634%
4 AM77°1729%
5 AM77°1721%
6 AM77°1718%
7 AM77°1811%
8 AM78°199%
9 AM78°1919%
10 AM78°1916%
11 AM79°197%
12 PM79°207%
1 PM79°2016%
2 PM78°2019%
3 PM78°1920%
4 PM78°2021%
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6 PM77°2021%
7 PM77°2018%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 15 kt75° / 80°
ThuPatchy rain nearby · 52% · wind to 21 kt76° / 79°
FriSunny · wind to 21 kt76° / 79°

Sunrise 6:26 AM Sunset 6:08 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for HNL, valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–2000Z
04007KT · 6+ mi · FEW 2,500, SCT 3,500
VFR
15/2000Z–0500Z · From
06013G23KT · 6+ mi · SCT 3,500
VFR
16/0500Z–1200Z · From
05011KT · 6+ mi · SCT 3,500
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

HNL history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at HNL

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for HNL (TAF)

Issued 15/0520Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–2000Z	Base	VFR	04007KT	6+ mi	FEW 2,500, SCT 3,500	—
15/2000Z–0500Z	From	VFR	06013G23KT	6+ mi	SCT 3,500	—
16/0500Z–1200Z	From	VFR	05011KT	6+ mi	SCT 3,500	—

TAF PHNL 150520Z 1506/1612 04007KT P6SM FEW025 SCT035 FM152000 06013G23KT P6SM SCT035 FM160500 05011KT P6SM SCT035

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Other airports in Honolulu Control Facility

KOAKona LIHLihue OGGKahului

About Honolulu

HNL at a glance

IATA / FAA code: HNL
ICAO code: PHNL
Location: Honolulu, HI, United States
Coordinates: 21.3187° N, 157.9225° W
Time zone: Pacific/Honolulu · now Wed, 8:42 PM HST
ATC center (ARTCC): Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near HNL

Straight-line distance from HNL

OGG Kahului
Kahului, HI · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
100 mi
162 km
LIH Lihue
Lihue, HI · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
102 mi
164 km
KOA Kona
Kailua-Kona, HI · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
163 mi
263 km

HNL ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Honolulu (HNL) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:42 UTC there is no ground stop at HNL. This page updates every minute.
How often does HNL have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at HNL in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at HNL?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles HNL?: HNL is in the airspace of Honolulu Control Facility (ZHN), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting HNL right now?: There are no weather alerts for the HNL area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 020° 7 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Honolulu (HNL)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Kahului (OGG, 100 mi), Lihue (LIH, 102 mi) and Kona (KOA, 163 mi).
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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