Is KHND VFR or IFR right now?

KHND is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KHND has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 160° at 8 kt, runway 17R gives a 7 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Henderson Executive Airport have?

Henderson Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,501 ft (1,982 m). Field elevation is 2,492 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KHND?

ASOS 120.775 MHz, Tower 125.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KHND?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:38 UTC and sunset at 01:19 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:45 UTC.

Are there delays at KHND right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KHND.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Henderson Executive Airport

General Aviation Airport · Las Vegas, NV, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Henderson Executive Airport. It's 81°F with 27% humidity. Winds from 160° at 8 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKHNDIATAHSHLOCALHND

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation2,492ft760 m

Longest runway6,501ft1,982 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates35.97, -115.1335°58'22.1"N 115°08'02.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

11 min ago

81°F27.2°C · Dew 44°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

160° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity27%
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Pressure1018 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KHND 050356Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02720067 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind160° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature81°F / 27.2°C

Dew point44°F · 27% RH

Altimeter30.06 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 05 Oct 2026 03:56Z·Henderson Exec, NV, US·11 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 00:00Z – Tue 00:00Z

InitialMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 04:00Z
VFRWind040° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 25,000′
FromMon 04:00Zuntil Mon 17:00Z
VFRWind190° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now
FromMon 17:00Zuntil Tue 00:00Z
VFRWind040° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 25,000′

RAW

TAF KHND 042320Z 0500/0524 04007KT P6SM FEW250
  FM050400 19007KT P6SM SKC
  FM051700 04007KT P6SM FEW250

Issued 04 Oct 2026 23:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

17R/35L

17R

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

★ Best

35L

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 04:07 UTC

What is the weather at Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Henderson Executive Airport. It's 81°F with 27% humidity. Winds from 160° at 8 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 03:56 UTC)
Is KHND VFR or IFR right now?: KHND is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KHND has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 160° at 8 kt, runway 17R gives a 7 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Henderson Executive Airport have?: Henderson Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,501 ft (1,982 m). Field elevation is 2,492 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KHND?: ASOS 120.775 MHz, Tower 125.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KHND?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:38 UTC and sunset at 01:19 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:45 UTC.
Are there delays at KHND right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KHND.

Runways

2 total

17R/35L◐ lit

6,501 ft1,982 × 100 ft · Asphalt

17L/35R◐ lit

5,001 ft1,524 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed

ASOS120.775

Ground127.80

Tower125.10

CTAF125.10

UNICOM122.95UNICOM

Approach118.40LAS VEGAS APP/DEP

Radio / FSS122.35RENO RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.