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Small airport

French Frigate Shoals Airport

ICAO PHHFLocal HFS🇺🇸 Tern Island
Coordinates
23.8695°N, 166.2850°W
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-HI
Time zone
Honolulu(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
8.9° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:45

About 12h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About French Frigate Shoals Airport

French Frigate Shoals Airport

French Frigate Shoals Airport is a private use airport on Tern Island in French Frigate Shoals, a coral atoll, in Hawaii, United States. It is owned by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, as part of the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 243,000 ft / 914 m200 ftCoralUnlitOpen
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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for French Frigate Shoals Airport?

The ICAO code for French Frigate Shoals Airport is PHHF.

Where is French Frigate Shoals Airport located?

French Frigate Shoals Airport is small airport located in Tern Island, United States, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).

How many runways does French Frigate Shoals Airport have?

French Frigate Shoals Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is French Frigate Shoals Airport in?

French Frigate Shoals Airport is in the Pacific/Honolulu time zone (UTC-10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at French Frigate Shoals Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at French Frigate Shoals Airport is approximately 8.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. French Frigate Shoals Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.