Huntsville International Airport
HSV · KHSV · Huntsville, AL · Towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:14 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 07:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
NOTAMs
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Runways
RWY 18LLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 185° mag · 181° true
- Dimensions
- 10,001 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°) + MALSR
- ILS
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (TVN) · GS 3.00°
- CTAF
- 127.6
More details — RWY 18L
- Threshold elev
- 609 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Threshold crossing height
- 73 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 609 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 10,001 / 10,001 / 9,801 / 9,801 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 10,001 ft | |
| 18R/36L | 12,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Huntsville”Taxi & takeoff
“Huntsville”Departure & arrival
“Huntsville”Arrival
“Huntsville”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (8 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 118.05 | CLASS C (185-004) |
| 125.6 | CLASS C (005-184) |
| 239.0 | APCH/P DEP/P (185-004) · CLASS C (185-004) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 269.525 | GND/P |
| 307.0 | HUNTSVILLE RCAG (LOW) |
| 350.35 | LCL/P |
| 354.1 | APCH/P DEP/P IC (005-184) · CLASS C (005-184) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 18L · RWY 36R · RWY 18R · RWY 36L
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 18L | ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (TVN) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 36R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.55 (JJC) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 18R | ILS · CAT III · LOC 109.3 (HSV) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 36L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (ELL) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
RQZ 112.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 · 59X | Low | r214° / 11.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KHSV / HSV
- Coordinates
- 34.6362, -86.7744
- Elevation
- 629 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0600-0000
- Airspace
- Class C · CLASS C SVC 0600-0000; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 121.25 · ☎ 256-207-5925
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Anniston Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- HSV
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I C
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Activated
- 1964/05
- Distance from city
- 9 SW
Activity & hazards NASR
- Space Launch
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- CTC HSV ARFF ON CTAF OR PHONE 256-461-1115 FOR EMERG WHEN ATCT CLSD.; ACTVT MALSR RWY 18L, 36L & 36R; HIRL RWY 18L/36R & 18R/36L - CTAF. RWY 18R ALSF ON STEP 2 WHEN ATCT CLSD. on 127.6 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 18L: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 36R: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 18R: ALSF2 · 36L: MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 9 notes
General
- INTXN OF TWY J AND SERVICE RD IS UNCONTROLLED.
- LINE UP AND WAIT NA.
- FOR CD WHEN TWR CLSD, IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- FLT NOTIFICATION SVC (ADCUS) AVBL.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 620/F/B/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 768/F/B/X/T
Lighting
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 18L, 36L & 36R; HIRL RWY 18L/36R & 18R/36L - CTAF. RWY 18R ALSF ON STEP 2 WHEN ATCT CLSD.
Obstructions
- OBSTN CLNC SLOPE 50:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
Contact
- AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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About KHSV
Huntsville International Airport (HSV · KHSV) is an airport in Huntsville, AL, at 629 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 12,600 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHSV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KHSV have a control tower?
Yes. Huntsville International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KHSV?
Huntsville International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 12,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KHSV?
Huntsville International Airport is in Huntsville, AL, at an elevation of 629 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.6362, -86.7744.
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