Westchester County Airport (KHPN)
Medium airport · White Plains, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Westchester County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHPN |
| IATA | HPN |
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°4'1" W 73°42'27" 41.06700, -73.70760 |
| Location | White Plains, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,451 ft (1357 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 6,549 ft (1996 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Westchester County Airport at a glance
Westchester County Airport is a medium airport in White Plains, New York, United States, known to airline systems as HPN. The field elevation of 439 ft (134 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHPN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 6,549 ft (1996 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHPN 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 Westchester County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | KLGA | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Teterboro Airport | KTEB | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | KDXR | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Republic Airport | KFRG | 45 km (24 NM) |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | KJFK | 48 km (26 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Westchester County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 439 ft field elevation of Westchester County 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 Westchester County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Westchester County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Westchester County Airport is KHPN, and its IATA code is HPN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Westchester County Airport above sea level?
Westchester County Airport sits at an elevation of 439 feet (134 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Westchester County Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.0670, -73.7076 — in White Plains, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is LaGuardia Airport, about 35 km away.
Does KHPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHPN 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 Westchester County Airport?
Westchester County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,549 ft (1996 m) with a ASP surface.