Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field

KHTS / HTS

Huntington, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
21:51Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
4 kt
160°
4 SM
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHTS 042151Z 16004KT 4SM TSRA FEW034 SCT050 OVC085 14/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-W TSB38 SLP202 P0007 T01441006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 828 ft
FEW 3,400 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,228 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,828 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,328 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (828 ft)
Pressure Alt
626 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 705 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHTS 042112Z 0421/0518 08005KT 6SM -RA VCTS OVC025CB TEMPO 0421/0423 VRB10G22KT 1SM -TSRA BKN015CB FM050000 11004KT P6SM OVC035 FM050600 19005KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 FM051500 20008G14KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:13Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
VFR 110° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+8h
VFR 190° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HTS
03
21 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
3,007 ft 60 ft ASP 22°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
12/30 6,509 ft 150 ft ASP 112°
2.7 kt 3.0 kt
48° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHTS

6,569 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
4.7%

Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 24.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
7.8%
E
7.6%
SE
2.8%
S
10.7%
SW
16.3%
W
15.7%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.1°C
Range: -15°C to 33°C
-15°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,569 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHTS
IATA Code: HTS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 828 ft MSL

Location

City: Huntington
Country: US
Latitude: 38.366699°
Longitude: -82.557999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,007 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,509 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field

Overview

Tri-State Airport serves the Huntington metropolitan area in West Virginia, strategically located at an elevation of 828 feet MSL. The airport features two paved runways: a shorter 3,007-foot runway 03/21 and a longer 6,509-foot runway 12/30, providing flexibility for various aircraft operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather statistics indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 69.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences moderate winds predominantly from the southwest at an average of 6.1 knots, with calm conditions occurring 25.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from -15°C to 33°C, with October, September, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with Runway 12/30 having an average crosswind of 4.5 knots and Runway 03/21 experiencing an average crosswind of 3.3 knots. The airport's visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with only 2.5% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrences at 2.4%.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variations, though the prevailing southwest winds are typically mild. The longer Runway 12/30 offers more landing options for larger aircraft, while the shorter Runway 03/21 provides an alternative approach. Given the consistent wind patterns, both runways remain highly accessible throughout the year.

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.