Huron Regional Airport

KHON / HON

Huron, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 04:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
04:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
4 kt
270°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHON 290455Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP206 T00170011

Weather Briefing

VFR

Huron Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 2°C (36°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 22:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,289 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,087 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -164 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHON 282337Z 2900/2924 30006KT P6SM OVC050 FM290200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 FM291700 29007KT P6SM SCT100 FM292000 33009KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2922/2924 P6SM -SHRA BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
17:00Z FM291700
+12h
VFR 290° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HON
12
30 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,201 ft 100 ft CON 128°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
17/35 5,000 ft 75 ft CON 179°
0.1 kt 4.0 kt
91° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHON

6,481 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.6%
MVFR
20.3%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
2.9%

Huron Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 6.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.6%
N
16.3%
S
20%
W
7.2%
NE
5.7%
NW
18.9%
SE
13.7%
SW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°C
Range: -29°C to 34°C
-29°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,481 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Huron Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHON
IATA Code: HON
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,289 ft MSL

Location

City: Huron
Country: US
Latitude: 44.385201°
Longitude: -98.228500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,201 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Huron Regional Airport

Overview

Huron Regional Airport serves the Huron, South Dakota region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1289 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 44.385201, -98.228500, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central South Dakota, supporting regional and local flight operations with two substantial concrete runways.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Huron Regional demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 68.5% of the time. Pilots can expect primarily southerly winds averaging 10.1 knots, with temperature ranges spanning from -29°C to 33°C. Seasonal patterns indicate optimal flying conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), where visibility and wind characteristics are most favorable.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 12/30 measuring 7,201 feet and Runway 17/35 measuring 5,000 feet, both constructed of concrete. Wind data indicates both runways have 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions of 5.4 knots for Runway 12/30 and 4.3 knots for Runway 17/35. The elevation and geographic positioning suggest a relatively open approach environment.

Approach Considerations

Meteorological observations reveal consistent wind patterns from the south (180 degrees), which provides predictable approach considerations. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with instrument meteorological conditions occurring less than 12% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with fog present in 1.7% of observations and visibility below 3 statute miles in 3.1% of recorded events.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.