Hurlburt Field

KHRT

Mary Esther, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
06:55Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHRT 050655Z 11004KT 10SM OVC005 18/16 A3014 RMK SLP205 T01790164 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 38 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
538 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (38 ft)
Pressure Alt
-195 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 174 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD KHRT 050300Z 0502/0608 18006KT 6000 BR OVC008 QNH3019INS BECMG 0505/0506 VRB06KT 3200 BR OVC005 QNH3017INS BECMG 0514/0515 18009KT 9999 NSW OVC005 QNH3019INS BECMG 0517/0518 15012KT 9999 BKN010 QNH3014INS BECMG 0601/0602 VRB06KT 4800 BR OVC007 QNH3017INS TX23/0520Z TN17/0509Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:32Z BASE
+0h
IFR 180° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
14:00Z BECMG
+7h
IFR 180° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 500 ft
17:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HRT
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
9,600 ft 150 ft CON 176°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHRT

5,591 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.8%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
5%

Hurlburt Field typically experiences VFR conditions 73.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 12.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.7%
NE
10.9%
E
11.8%
SE
8.5%
S
9.8%
SW
7.8%
W
5.7%
NW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.8°C
Range: -5°C to 33°C
-5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,591 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hurlburt Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHRT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 38 ft MSL

Location

City: Mary Esther
Country: US
Latitude: 30.427799°
Longitude: -86.689301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Hurlburt Field

Overview

Hurlburt Field is a medium airport located in Mary Esther, Florida, serving as a strategic military aviation facility. Situated at a low elevation of 38 feet MSL, the airport is positioned near the Gulf Coast with coordinates 30.427799, -86.689301. Its primary runway 18/36 provides a substantial 9600-foot concrete surface for diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hurlburt Field demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions occurring 74.8% of the time. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 33°C, averaging 17.7°C, which offers relatively stable atmospheric conditions. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, with minimal precipitation and stable wind patterns.

Notable Features

The airport experiences consistent northerly winds averaging 7.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 12.6% of the time. Prevailing winds from 0 degrees and maximum gusts up to 24 knots characterize the local wind environment. Visibility averages 9.6 statute miles, with only 1.9% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months. Instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR) occur in approximately 13.4% of observations, suggesting occasional need for alternate approach strategies.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.