Tweed New Haven Airport (KHVN)
Medium airport · New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tweed New Haven Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHVN |
| IATA | HVN |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°15'46" W 72°53'16" 41.26287, -72.88769 |
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,600 ft (1707 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tweed New Haven Airport at a glance
Tweed New Haven Airport is a medium airport in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, known to airline systems as HVN. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHVN 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, 02/20, offers 5,600 ft (1707 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHVN 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 Tweed New Haven Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | KBDR | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | KDXR | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | KISP | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Hartford Brainard Airport | KHFD | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Groton New London Airport | KGON | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tweed New Haven Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Tweed New Haven 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 Tweed New Haven Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tweed New Haven Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tweed New Haven Airport is KHVN, and its IATA code is HVN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tweed New Haven Airport above sea level?
Tweed New Haven Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tweed New Haven Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.2629, -72.8877 — in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KHVN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHVN 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 Tweed New Haven Airport?
Tweed New Haven Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,600 ft (1707 m) with a ASP surface.