Homestead Air Reserve Base (KHST)
Medium airport · Homestead, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Homestead Air Reserve Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHST |
| IATA | HST |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°29'19" W 80°23'1" 25.48860, -80.38360 |
| Location | Homestead, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,201 ft (3414 m) | 300 ft | CON | Yes |
Homestead Air Reserve Base at a glance
Homestead Air Reserve Base is a medium airport in Homestead, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as HST. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHST are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 11,201 ft (3414 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHST 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 Homestead Air Reserve Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport | KX51 | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Miami Executive Airport | KTMB | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Ocean Reef Club Airport | 07FA | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Miami International Airport | KMIA | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF | 48 km (26 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Homestead Air Reserve Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Homestead Air Reserve Base 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 Homestead Air Reserve Base
What is the ICAO code of Homestead Air Reserve Base?
The ICAO identifier of Homestead Air Reserve Base is KHST, and its IATA code is HST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Homestead Air Reserve Base above sea level?
Homestead Air Reserve Base sits at an elevation of 5 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Homestead Air Reserve Base located?
The airport lies at 25.4886, -80.3836 — in Homestead, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KHST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHST 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 Homestead Air Reserve Base?
Homestead Air Reserve Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,201 ft (3414 m) with a CON surface.