KHPN

VFR

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

WHITE PLAINS · NEW YORK

Elev
439'
Longest RWY
6,549'16/34
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:56Z
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Before you fly into KHPN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,439'
MSL · field 439' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KHPN

Current METAR

Observed 17:56Z

KHPN 271756Z 14007KT 100V160 10SM FEW030 18/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP239 T01780039 10183 20111 58002
Wind
140° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
520 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
HPN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
APRIL GASPARRI
Address
240 AIRPORT ROAD SUITE 202, WHITE PLAINS NY 10604

Flight service · Hours

FSS ISP
NEW YORK1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

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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140° · 7 kt
RWY 16
137°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 137° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,439 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored137° / 317°6,549 ftASPHStandard L
11/2989° / 269°4,451 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
166,549'6,549'6,549'6,549'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
346,549'6,549'6,549'6,549'PAPI 4-box left(3°)87', bldg, 3460' from thr, 600' R of cntrln, slope 37
114,451'4,451'4,451'4,451'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
294,451'4,451'4,451'3,159'71', trees, 527' from thr, 15' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 · 2

RWY 16
LD · CAT I
HPN
109.7
RWY 34
LD · CAT I
OJZ
109.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 16
KHPN · 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/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

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

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 29 is closed to landing aircraft more than 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact airport management at 914-995-4861.Show FAA
  • Birds and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Equipment and materials are staged adjacent to the southern edge of hangar 6 ramp.Show FAA
  • Four designated helicopter routes are in use for noise abatement.Show FAA
  • Runway 11/29 has daily closures for staging and/or parking of scheduled aircraft.Show FAA
  • Snow removal equipment operates on all aircraft movement areas from November through April.Show FAA
  • Lighter than air aircraft are restricted from operations at the airport.Show FAA
  • Mowing within safety areas of all runways and taxiways may occur through November.Show FAA
  • Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Index C is restricted to a maximum aircraft length of 130 feet when operating at the main terminal, gates 1 through 6.Show FAA
  • Hangar D3 ramp adjacent to the active passenger loading area at the main terminal ramp requires aircraft to use minimum thrust and avoid excess power and jet blast.Show FAA
  • Air traffic control clearance is required for pushback onto movement areas.Show FAA
  • Aircraft operating with maximum gross takeoff weight over 120,000 pounds must have prior permission. Contact airport operations for prior permission required link at 914-995-4850. All approved aircraft must contact airport operations on UNICOM with actual takeoff and landing weights.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact New York Approach on 126.4. If unable, call 516-683-2849.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 16; REIL on runways 11 and 34; touchdown zone lights on runway 16; centerline lights on runways 16/34; high intensity runway lights on runways 16/34; medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29; and taxiway lights on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34The pavement classification rating value is 537/F/B/W/T for runway 16/34.Show FAA
  • 11/29Runway 11/29 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats. No Part 121 or Part 380 operations except for taxi are permitted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11Runway 11 has aiming point markings.Show FAA
  • 29The approach ratio is 25 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 29.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHPN

Answer card
ICAO
KHPN
Name
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Location
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK
Elevation
439 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,439 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16/34 · 6,549 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Westchester County Airport sits in White Plains, New York. Field elevation is 439 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 6,549 ft. Runway 11/29 is 4,451 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2300. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 16 and 34.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact airport management before you go if you need the current guidance. Wildlife is also a factor here. Expect birds on or near the field.

On the field, Atlantic Aviation West, Atlantic Aviation East, Signature Aviation East, Signature Aviation West and Million Air are available. They carry 100LL and Jet A. Million Air also carries Jet A Prist. If you are arriving at night or after tower hours, note that runway 16 lighting is the main published setup. Centerline and high intensity lights are on 16/34. Runway 29 is closed to landing aircraft over 12,500 pounds. Heavy aircraft over 120,000 pounds need prior permission from airport operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHPN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different instruction.
What are the tower hours at Westchester County Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2300. Outside those hours, use the published non-towered lighting and clearance procedures in the facts or check with ATC.
Which ILS approaches are available at KHPN?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 16 and 34.
Which FBOs are on the field at KHPN?
Atlantic Aviation West, Atlantic Aviation East, Signature Aviation East, Signature Aviation West and Million Air are on the field. All carry 100LL and Jet A. Million Air also carries Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at Westchester County Airport?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact airport management at 914-995-4861 for the current guidance before you fly in.
Can heavy aircraft use runway 29 at KHPN?
Runway 29 is closed to landing aircraft more than 12,500 pounds. If you are planning a heavier arrival, verify the current restrictions with airport operations first.
What should I know about night operations when the tower is closed?
When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 16. REIL is published for runways 11 and 34. Centerline and high intensity runway lights are published for 16/34. Medium intensity lights are published for 11/29.
Do I need prior permission for a very heavy aircraft at KHPN?
Yes. Aircraft over 120,000 pounds maximum gross takeoff weight must have prior permission from airport operations. Approved aircraft must contact airport operations on UNICOM with actual takeoff and landing weights.

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