Authorizes NOAA to acquire aircraft for weather reconnaissance and research missions.

The Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to acquire aircraft for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions. It increases funding for aviation operations and aircraft services by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The bill mandates that NOAA maintain the capability to safely conduct direct airborne penetration of hurricanes and tropical cyclones, ensuring continuity of airborne hurricane reconnaissance capability.

Authorizes NOAA to acquire aircraft for weather reconnaissance and research missions.

The Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to acquire aircraft for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions. It increases funding for aviation operations and aircraft services by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The bill mandates that NOAA maintain the capability to safely conduct direct airborne penetration of hurricanes and tropical cyclones, ensuring continuity of airborne hurricane reconnaissance capability.