Hutchinson Municipal Airport

KHUT / HUT

Hutchinson, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 12:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
12:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
190° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHUT 101252Z AUTO 19011G22KT 10SM FEW090 26/21 A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1215 SLP045 T02560206 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,543 ft
FEW 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,543 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hutchinson Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 11 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 8 to 19 knots.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
956 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,543 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,731 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,421 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHUT 101120Z 1012/1112 20019G31KT P6SM SCT200 FM102100 23011KT P6SM FEW200 FM110200 17008KT P6SM FEW100 FM110800 17017G26KT P6SM SKC WS020/20045KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 19 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM102100
+8h
VFR 230° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HUT
04
22
13
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,000 ft 100 ft PEM 42°
9.3 kt 5.8 kt
148° angle
13/31 7,004 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
6.8 kt 8.7 kt
52° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,252 ft 75 ft ASP 177°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHUT

7,005 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.3%
MVFR
8.6%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
3.2%

Hutchinson Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.1%
N
15.7%
S
23.7%
W
4.7%
NE
7.9%
NW
9.9%
SE
15.2%
SW
4.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.5°C
Range: -23°C to 36°C
-23°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,005 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hutchinson Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHUT
IATA Code: HUT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,543 ft MSL

Location

City: Hutchinson
Country: US
Latitude: 38.065498°
Longitude: -97.860603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,004 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,252 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hutchinson Municipal Airport

Overview

Hutchinson Municipal Airport serves central Kansas, located in Reno County with an elevation of 1,543 feet MSL. The airport provides medium-sized airport capabilities with three runways, supporting regional aviation needs in the Midwest agricultural and industrial corridor.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions at 80.8%, with stable flying weather. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -17°C to 33°C, and prevailing winds from the south at an average of 8.5 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, January, and December.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying lengths and surfaces: a 6,000-foot PEM runway (04/22), a 7,004-foot ASP runway (13/31), and a 4,252-foot ASP runway (17/35). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind components ranging from 3.9 to 6.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 1.9% of observations showing visibility below 3SM. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog (2.6% of observations) and potential wind shifts, though the prevailing southern winds provide consistent approach conditions across all runways.

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.