KHKS Hawkins Field
Hawkins Field (HKS) is a towered general-aviation airport in Jackson, Mississippi, at 341 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 16/34 (5,387 ft), 11/29 (3,431 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KHKS · FAA HKS · IATA HKS |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, MS · 32.3345, -90.2222 |
| Elevation | 341 ft MSL (104 m) |
| Tower | 119.65 MHz |
| ASOS | 120.625 MHz |
| FAA charts | 6 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KHKS METAR and TAF
METAR KHKS 010453Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW030 FEW110 22/19 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02170194 PWINO| Wind | From 130° at 6 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 3,000 ft, Few 11,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 22°C (72°F) / 19°C (66°F) · spread 3°C |
| Altimeter | 30.14 inHg (1021 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP199: sea-level pressure 1019.9 hPa · T02170194: temperature 21.7°C, dew point 19.4°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (130° true at 6 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 16: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 34: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 11: headwind 6 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 29: tailwind 6 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:59Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KHKS 312359Z 0100/0124 10005KT P6SM -RA BKN035 BKN080 OVC120 FM010600 13006KT 5SM -RA BR OVC020 FM011300 14008KT 4SM -RA BR OVC007 FM012100 11006KT P6SM OVC015- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 100° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain · broken 3,500 ft, broken 8,000 ft, overcast 12,000 ft
- From · 1st 06:00Z: wind 130° at 6 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain, mist · overcast 2,000 ft
- From · 1st 13:00Z: wind 140° at 8 kt · visibility 4 statute miles · light rain, mist · overcast 700 ft
- From · 1st 21:00Z: wind 110° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 1,500 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 / 34 | 5,387 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 11 / 29 | 3,431 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | JACKSON APP/DEP | 123.9 |
| ASOS | 120.625 | |
| Clearance delivery | JACKSON CLNC DEL | 121.9 |
| CTAF | 119.65 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Tower | 119.65 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KHKS before you fly.
FAA charts for KHKS — d-TPP 2611
6 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 3
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KHKS on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.