KHHR

VFR

JACK NORTHROP FLD/HAWTHORNE MUNI

HAWTHORNE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
65.9'
Longest RWY
4,884'07/25
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Before you fly into KHHR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,165.9'
MSL · field 65.9' + 1,100 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +11 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KHHR

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KHHR 271853Z 27011KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01830061
Wind
270° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
293 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM E
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
1,100 ft AGL · 1,166 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
HHR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GUIDO FERNANDEZ
Address
12101 S.CRENSHAW BLVD, SUITE # 3, HAWTHORNE CA 90250

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0600-2200
  • SAT · 0600-2200
  • SUN · 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 11 kt
RWY 25
253°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 253° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,166 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored73° / 253°4,884 ftASPH07 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
074,884'4,884'4,667'3,762'VASI 2-box right(3.25°)13', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
254,884'4,884'4,654'4,194'VASI 4-box right(3.5°)ODALS23', pole, 200' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 25
LC · CAT I
HHR
109.1
LOC RWY 25
KHHR · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway 25 touch and go, stop and go, and intersection takeoffs are requested to be airborne by delta taxiway.Show FAA
  • Obstruction point 77 includes hangars, pipelines, and a building antenna on runway 07; poles and terminal on runway 25.Show FAA
  • Touch-and-go, stop-and-go landing, and low approach operations for all aircraft including helicopters are limited to 1000 to 1700 daily.Show FAA
  • Numerous flocks of birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Be alert to an 8-foot blast fence approximately 25 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • No pattern operations or taxi-back operations are permitted Monday through Friday from 2200 to 0800 and Saturday through Sunday from 2200 to 1000.Show FAA
  • All piston aircraft must be equipped with a muffler system.Show FAA
  • For noise abatement information contact the airport supervisor at (310) 349-1637 or 1636.Show FAA
  • No formation takeoffs are authorized.Show FAA
  • No field condition NOTAMs are available from 2100 to 0500.Show FAA
  • North edge of north taxiway is unlighted; west 1000 feet of south taxiway is unlighted.Show FAA
  • Hover work is limited to the north taxiway between taxiways C and D.Show FAA
  • Runup for runway 25 is south of south taxiway 900 feet west of Aer 25.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact SoCal Approach at 800-448-3724.Show FAA
  • North taxiway west of east taxiway is designated non-movement area.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 07/25 and omnidirectional approach lighting system on runway 25 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self-service. Jet A fuel is available 0500 to 2200 Monday through Friday, 0600 to 2100 Saturday, and 0600 to 2200 Sunday. After hours service call Jet Center Los Angeles at (310) 676-4673 or Hawthorne Hangar Operations at (310) 644-0400.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Localizer at runway end. Street is 110 feet from runway end 07 with a 37-foot pole 100 feet from the edge of runway or 250 feet to the right. There is a 10-foot building 100 feet from the edge of runway or 200 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 25There is an 8-foot blast fence left at 70 feet on centerline; a 23-foot light standard at 110 feet; street at 110 feet from runway end 25, 500 feet left and right of centerline; and a 6-foot fence left at 105 feet from edge of runway 500 feet left and right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 25Approach ratio is 28 to 1 to displaced threshold; approach ratio to displaced threshold over a 15-foot road 0 feet from displaced threshold 150 feet right is 0 to 1.Show FAA
  • 07Approach ratio is 50 to 1 to displaced threshold; approach ratio to displaced threshold over plus 12 feet hangar is left 0 feet from displaced threshold 225 feet left 0 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude for turbine and high performance aircraft is 1600 feet mean sea level (1534 feet above ground level), for light aircraft 1100 feet mean sea level (1034 feet above ground level), and for helicopters 700 feet mean sea level (634 feet above ground level).Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail contact for the manager is gfernandez@cityofhawthorne.org.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KHHR

Answer card
ICAO
KHHR
Name
JACK NORTHROP FLD/HAWTHORNE MUNI
Location
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
65.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,165.9 ft MSL (1,100 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 4,884 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Jack Northrop Fld/Hawthorne Muni is in Hawthorne, California. The field elevation is 65.9 ft MSL. KHHR has one runway, 07/25, which is 4,884 ft long. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2200. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 25.

Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL, which is 1,165.9 ft MSL. ARCHER is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Hawthorne sits in a busy metro area. Expect traffic flow discipline to matter. The published remarks also call out bird activity in and around the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on arrival and departure.

There are a few operational items to brief before you go. Touch-and-go, stop-and-go and low approach work are limited to 1000 to 1700 daily. No pattern operations or taxi-back operations are permitted Monday through Friday from 2200 to 0800. The same restriction applies Saturday through Sunday from 2200 to 1000. Piston aircraft must have a muffler system. The runway environment also has several nearby obstructions. Use the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator if you need the latest detail before a first visit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHHR?
Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL. That is 1,165.9 ft MSL at KHHR.
What runway does the ILS serve at Hawthorne Muni?
The published ILS approach serves runway 25. KHHR has one runway, 07/25, which is 4,884 ft long.
What are the tower hours at KHHR?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2200 daily. Plan your arrival and departure with that window in mind.
Which FBO is on the field at KHHR?
ARCHER is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there noise or pattern restrictions at KHHR?
Yes. No pattern operations or taxi-back operations are permitted Monday through Friday from 2200 to 0800. The same restriction applies Saturday through Sunday from 2200 to 1000. For the full noise picture, check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator.
Can I do touch-and-goes at KHHR?
Touch-and-go, stop-and-go and low approach operations are limited to 1000 to 1700 daily. That applies to all aircraft including helicopters.
What should I watch for on final at KHHR?
The published remarks list several close-in obstructions near both runway ends. They also note bird activity in and around the airport. Review the current Chart Supplement before a first arrival.
Is there anything special piston pilots need to know at KHHR?
Yes. All piston aircraft must be equipped with a muffler system. If that is a question for your airplane, verify it before you go.

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