Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR)
Medium airport · Hawthorne, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHHR |
| IATA | HHR |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°55'22" W 118°20'6" 33.92280, -118.33500 |
| Location | Hawthorne, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,884 ft (1489 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport at a glance
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Hawthorne, California, United States, known to airline systems as HHR. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHHR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 4,884 ft (1489 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHHR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International Airport | KLAX | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport | KSMO | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Long Beach International Airport | KLGB | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Los Alamitos Army Air Field | KSLI | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | KBUR | 31 km (17 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport is KHHR, and its IATA code is HHR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport above sea level?
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.9228, -118.3350 — in Hawthorne, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Los Angeles International Airport, about 7 km away.
Does KHHR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHHR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport?
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,884 ft (1489 m) with a CON surface.