Manhattan Regional Airport

KMHK / MHK

Manhattan, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
01:52Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
0 kt
6 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMHK 050152Z 00000KT 6SM BR OVC014 08/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP157 T00780067

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,057 ft
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,457 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
980 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,057 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,005 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 419 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MHK
03
21
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 7,000 ft 150 ft CON 40°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
40° angle
13/31 3,800 ft 100 ft PEM 142°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
142° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMHK

4,132 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.2%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
2%

Manhattan Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 70 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 70 kt
Calm Winds: 30.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.3%
NE
13.9%
E
8.1%
SE
3%
S
11.6%
SW
14%
W
5.3%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°C
Range: -25°C to 33°C
-25°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

February January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,132 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Manhattan Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMHK
IATA Code: MHK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,057 ft MSL

Location

City: Manhattan
Country: US
Latitude: 39.140999°
Longitude: -96.670799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Manhattan Regional Airport

Overview

Manhattan Regional Airport serves as a key regional transportation hub for the Manhattan, Kansas area, located in the heart of the state. Situated at an elevation of 1,057 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, regional connectivity, and local transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMHK demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying opportunities, with 78% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 33°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. The prevailing southwest winds at an average of 7.1 knots with occasional gusts up to 21 knots create generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a longer 7,000-foot concrete runway (03/21) and a shorter 3,800-foot pavement runway (13/31). Both runways offer 100% favorable wind coverage, with minimal average crosswind components of 3.2 knots for 03/21 and 5.6 knots for 13/31. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 2.2% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during January, September, and October, which statistically provide the best VFR environments. The prevailing southwest winds typically favor both runway configurations, allowing flexible approach and departure options. With only 3.8% of observations reporting fog, instrument approaches should generally be manageable, though pilots should always verify current conditions.

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.