Huron Regional Airport

KHON / HON

Huron, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
06:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
10 kt
150°
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHON 050655Z AUTO 15010KT 8SM CLR 03/02 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP111 T00330022
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
967 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,289 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,387 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 256 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHON 050520Z 0506/0606 15009KT P6SM FEW250 FM051300 15012G19KT P6SM SCT030 FM051500 15015G22KT P6SM BKN110 FM051800 15019G27KT P6SM BKN250 FM060000 15014G22KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM051300
+6h
VFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM051500
+8h
VFR 150° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 11,000 ft
18:00Z FM051800
+11h
VFR 150° 19 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

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: 12
7,201 ft 100 ft CON 128°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
17/35 5,000 ft 75 ft CON 179°
8.7 kt 4.8 kt
29° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHON

4,896 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.6%
MVFR
20.7%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
3%

Huron Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 7.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.5%
NE
4.8%
E
7%
SE
14.6%
S
21.1%
SW
3.5%
W
7.5%
NW
20.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.7°C
Range: -29°C to 33°C
-29°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,896 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.