Henderson Executive Airport Reports 104°F Heat with Density Altitude of 6,001 Feet

Henderson Executive Airport recorded a 104°F air temperature and a density altitude of 6,001 feet at 18:56 UTC on August 23, 2026, well above its 2,492-foot elevation.

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Elevated density altitude readings at general aviation airports underscore ongoing aircraft performance planning challenges tied to high-temperature operating conditions.

Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) recorded an air temperature of 104°F (40°C) and a dewpoint of 46°F (8°C) as of 18:56 UTC on August 23, 2026, with clear skies, calm winds of 3 knots from 360 degrees, 10 statute miles visibility, and an altimeter setting of 30.00 inHg. The resulting density altitude at the field reached 6,001 feet, well above its actual elevation of 2,492 feet, presenting a notable performance hazard for general aviation aircraft.

The airport operates two paved runways, 17R-35L at 6,501 by 100 feet and 17L-35R at 5,001 by 75 feet, with a traffic pattern altitude of 3,492 feet MSL. Its tower, run by Robinson Aviation under FAA contract, operates daily from 06:00 to 20:00, while the FBO runs from 05:00 to 22:30 year-round and the airport itself operates 24 hours a day.

Fuel prices supplied by World Fuel Services stand at $8.24 per gallon for full-service Jet-A, $7.28 per gallon for full-service 100LL avgas, and $6.98 per gallon for self-service 100LL, available around the clock via credit card. Terminal parking accommodates most general aviation aircraft, with more than 18 acres of additional ramp space available during peak periods.