Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (KHSV), Alabama
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (KHSV) is a towered, Tier 1 airport serving the Huntsville, Alabama metro area, located roughly 5 nautical miles from downtown. The field handles a substantial mix of business and commercial traffic across two long paved runways, with onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement supporting international operations. Full-time attendance and both 100LL and Jet A fuel availability make KHSV a straightforward option for business aviation transiting the region.
Runways
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field has two paved runways. The longest, 18R/36L, is 12,600 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field recorded 7,191 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and October. Business aviation traffic at KHSV is somewhat concentrated in the spring and fall months, with October showing the highest monthly total and January and November the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 671 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field averages 18.1 days above 90°F in July, 16.2 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.5°F, and January the coldest, at 52.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
MALSR approach lighting is activated on Runway 18L, 36L, and 36R. High intensity runway lighting (HIRL) is provided on Runway 18L/36R and Runway 18R/36L, controllable via CTAF. Runway 18R's ALSF approach lighting switches to step 2 intensity when the airport traffic control tower is closed.
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, if unable to contact the appropriate FSS frequency, contact Memphis ARTCC.
The obstruction clearance slope is 50:1 at the displaced threshold.
PCR VALUE: 620/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 768/F/B/X/T
The intersection of Taxiway J and the service road is uncontrolled.
Line up and wait is not authorized.
Flight notification service (ADCUS) is available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Redstone Aaf (KHUA), 5.11 NM northeast.
Part of the Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHSV
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$2,400.00 catering order at KHSV.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KHSV have customs clearance available onsite?
Yes, Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field has onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement, supporting international arrivals directly at the field. A flight notification service, referred to locally as ADCUS, is also available for advance coordination of customs processing. This combination allows international business aircraft to clear directly at KHSV rather than routing to a separate customs airport. Operators should still coordinate arrival details in advance through the appropriate channel given the compliance agreement in place.
What are the runway dimensions at Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field?
KHSV has two paved runways available for business aviation. Runway 18R/36L is the longer of the two at 12,600 feet by 150 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt-concrete. Runway 18L/36R measures 10,001 feet by 150 feet wide and is surfaced in asphalt. Both runways support a wide range of aircraft types given their length and width, and the airport's maximum paved runway length matches the 12,600-foot figure for 18R/36L.
Is line up and wait authorized at KHSV?
No, line up and wait procedures are not authorized at Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field, according to airport remarks. Additionally, the intersection of Taxiway J and the service road is specifically noted as uncontrolled, which is a point crews should account for during ground movement. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, if a pilot is unable to contact the appropriate FSS frequency, the remark directs contact with Memphis ARTCC instead. These procedural notes are relevant for flight planning during non-towered hours at KHSV.
What lighting is available on the runways at KHSV?
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field has MALSR approach lighting activated on Runway 18L along with Runways 36L and 36R. High intensity runway lighting (HIRL) is provided on both Runway 18L/36R and Runway 18R/36L, controllable via CTAF. Runway 18R also has an ALSF approach lighting system that switches to step 2 intensity when the airport traffic control tower is closed. These lighting configurations support operations during low visibility and after-hours arrivals and departures at KHSV.
What is the business aviation traffic volume at KHSV?
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field recorded 7,191 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 39,894 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly business aviation activity ranged from a low of 497 operations in January to a high of 671 in October. Traffic showed a general seasonal pattern with higher volumes in spring and fall months compared to the winter low points. KHSV is classified as a Tier 1 airport, reflecting its position among the most active business aviation fields in its category.