Haikou

Haikou Meilan International Airport

ZJHK

291

Flights/Day

02:57

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

75ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

ZJHK

VFR

28°C

Clear • 4kt • 1007.00"

Observed: 18:00 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

02:00

CLR

15:00 TEMPO

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 08:00 local time

About Haikou Meilan International Airport

Haikou's South China Sea location brings typhoon exposure and tropical weather. Generally warm and humid year-round.

Is Haikou Airport turbulent?

Haikou sits on Hainan Island in the South China Sea, directly in the typhoon track. Multiple typhoons affect the island each year from June through November. Outside of typhoon season, the tropical climate provides pleasant conditions with occasional thunderstorms. The island's position makes it one of China's most typhoon-exposed airports.

Located in prime South China Sea typhoon track
Multiple typhoon impacts per year typical
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures

How do typhoons affect Haikou?

When typhoons approach Hainan, airlines cancel flights proactively. The island may experience direct hits or near-misses multiple times per season. The tropical tourism destination sees significant disruption during storm passages. Ferry services to the mainland also suspend during severe weather.

When is the best time to fly to Haikou?

December through April offers the lowest typhoon risk and most pleasant conditions. Typhoon season runs June through November with peak activity August-September. The tropical climate means warm temperatures year-round. Monitor forecasts closely during typhoon season.

Is turbulence at Haikou dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Haikou?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection