Hutchinson Municipal Airport

KHUT / HUT

Hutchinson, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
06:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
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Temperature
Dewpoint: --
--
--°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHUT 050652Z AUTO R13/0800V1400FT A2994 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
963 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,543 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,521 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,891 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHUT 050540Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV001 FM050900 17006KT 1/4SM FG SCT006 BKN009 TEMPO 0510/0514 SCT003 BKN006 FM051600 16015G23KT P6SM BKN015 FM060000 15016KT P6SM BKN010 PROB30 0600/0606 6SM -TSRA OVC040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:08Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog
09:00Z FM050900
+2h
IFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Fog
10:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Ceiling: 600 ft
16:00Z FM051600
+9h
MVFR 160° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

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
04/22 6,000 ft 100 ft PEM 42°
13/31 7,004 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
17/35 4,252 ft 75 ft ASP 177°

Weather Statistics - KHUT

4,417 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.7%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
3.7%

Hutchinson Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.2%
NE
7.8%
E
9.2%
SE
14.3%
S
20.7%
SW
3.8%
W
5.1%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -23°C to 33°C
-23°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,417 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.