KHAF METAR

Current observed weather at Half Moon Bay (HAF · KHAF), Half Moon Bay, CA, elevation 66 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0535Z

MVFR
METAR KHAF 050535Z AUTO 35010KT 4SM BR FEW016 16/15 A3010 RMK AO2
Wind
350° at 10 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Ceiling
Clear
Temp / Dewpoint
16° / 15°C
Altimeter
30.10"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

Remarks

1 group after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7

Routine station data: automated station with a precipitation sensor.

CodeMeaningKind
AO2Automated station with a precipitation sensorStation

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryMVFRMarginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Wind350° at 10 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility4 SMPrevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles.
CeilingUnlimitedNo broken, overcast or obscured layer reported.
SkyFew at 1,600 ft AGL—
Temperature16°C (61°F)—
Dewpoint15°C (59°F)—
Temp/dewpoint spread1°CA spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter30.10 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
22:0004:0010:0016:0021:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
0555Z MVFR 110° at 5 kt 5 SM 2,500 ft 14°C
0655Z MVFR 120° at 4 kt 8 SM 2,900 ft 14°C
0755Z MVFR 070° at 4 kt 7 SM 2,900 ft 14°C
0855Z MVFR 060° at 5 kt 9 SM 2,500 ft 14°C
0955Z MVFR 070° at 12 kt 8 SM 2,700 ft 14°C
1055Z VFR 090° at 8 kt 8 SM Clear 13°C
1155Z VFR 080° at 7-13 kt 8 SM Clear 13°C
1255Z VFR 060° at 13-20 kt 9 SM Clear 13°C
1355Z VFR Calm 9 SM Clear 13°C
1455Z VFR Calm 9 SM Clear 13°C
1555Z VFR Calm 8 SM Clear 15°C
1655Z VFR 090° at 8 kt 9 SM Clear 16°C
1755Z VFR Variable at 6-13 kt 9 SM Clear 17°C
1855Z VFR 080° at 6 kt 9 SM Clear 19°C
1955Z VFR 330° at 13 kt 7 SM Clear 18°C
2055Z VFR 340° at 8 kt 7 SM Clear 18°C
2155Z VFR 340° at 8 kt 8 SM Clear 18°C
2255Z VFR 330° at 14-19 kt 9 SM Clear 19°C
2355Z VFR 330° at 13-18 kt 7 SM Clear 18°C
0055Z VFR 340° at 14-20 kt 6 SM Clear 17°C
0155Z VFR 340° at 6 kt 6 SM Clear —
0255Z MVFR 340° at 9-14 kt 5 SM 2,000 ft 16°C
0355Z MVFR 350° at 11-17 kt 5 SM 1,800 ft —
0435Z MVFR 360° at 11-16 kt 5 SM 1,800 ft 16°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KHAF?

The 5 Nov 2026 0535Z observation at Half Moon Bay reads: METAR KHAF 050535Z AUTO 35010KT 4SM BR FEW016 16/15 A3010 RMK AO2 Remarks: Routine station data: automated station with a precipitation sensor.

Is KHAF VFR right now?

Half Moon Bay is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.

How often is the KHAF METAR updated?

Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.

More about KHAF

Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.

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