Huntsville International Airport

HSV · KHSV · Huntsville, AL · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
629 ft MSL
Longest runway
12,600 ft 18R/36L
Runways
2
Mag var
4W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:32 AM10:32Z
Sunrise05:59 AM10:59Z
Sunset07:47 PM00:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:14 PM01:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 05:32 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:47 PM → 04:59 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 095°downwind 005°base 275°final 185°45° entry18L36R18R36L

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

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 247k, Dual tandem 435k, Double dual tandem 972k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Huntsville”
ATIS
121.25
ASOS/AWOS
121.25
Clearance — primary
120.35

Taxi & takeoff

“Huntsville”
Ground — primary
121.9
Tower — primary
127.6

Departure & arrival

“Huntsville”
App/Dep
118.05 185-004 125.6 005-184 · initial contact

Arrival

“Huntsville”
Approach
118.75 secondary

Also

CTAF
127.6
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
120.8 LOW 122.2
Emergency
121.5

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)
FrequencyUsed by
118.05CLASS C (185-004)
125.6CLASS C (005-184)
239.0APCH/P DEP/P (185-004) · CLASS C (185-004)
243.0EMERG
269.525GND/P
307.0HUNTSVILLE RCAG (LOW)
350.35LCL/P
354.1APCH/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
RunwayILS
RWY 18LILS · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (TVN) · GS 3.00°
RWY 36RILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.55 (JJC) · GS 3.00°
RWY 18RILS · CAT III · LOC 109.3 (HSV) · GS 3.00°
RWY 36LILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (ELL) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

RQZ 112.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RQZ · Rocket VORTAC 112.20 · 59X Low r214° / 11.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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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 127.6Chart 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
Owner
HUNTSVILLE MADISON COUNTY
1000 GLENN HEARN BLVD,, HUNTSVILLE, AL
256-772-9395
Manager
BUTCH ROBERTS
1000 GLENN HEARN BLVD,, BOX 20008, HUNTSVILLE, AL
256-258-1958
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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