Huntsville International Airport (KHSV)
Medium airport · Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Huntsville International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHSV |
| IATA | HSV |
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°38'10" W 86°46'28" 34.63624, -86.77438 |
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 10,001 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 12,600 ft (3840 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Huntsville International Airport at a glance
Huntsville International Airport is a medium airport in Huntsville, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as HSV. The field elevation of 629 ft (192 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHSV 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 — 18R/36L — offers 12,600 ft (3840 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHSV 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 Huntsville International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redstone Army Air Field | KHUA | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Northwest Alabama Regional Airport | KMSL | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | KBHM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Anniston Regional Airport | KANB | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | KCHA | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Huntsville International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 629 ft field elevation of Huntsville International 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 Huntsville International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Huntsville International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Huntsville International Airport is KHSV, and its IATA code is HSV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Huntsville International Airport above sea level?
Huntsville International Airport sits at an elevation of 629 feet (192 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Huntsville International Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.6362, -86.7744 — in Huntsville, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Redstone Army Air Field, about 9 km away.
Does KHSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHSV 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 Huntsville International Airport?
Huntsville International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 12,600 ft (3840 m) with a ASP surface.