Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

KMHT / MHT

Manchester, US

Last Updated
May 14, 19:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
19:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4 kt
70°
9 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMHT 141953Z 07004KT 9SM -RA BKN018 BKN024 OVC055 14/13 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP067 P0006 T01440128

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 266 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,066 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,666 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,766 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,500 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Rain, Mist, Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (266 ft)
Pressure Alt
514 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 458 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMHT 141720Z 1418/1518 10006KT 4SM -RA BKN020 OVC060 FM141900 08009KT 2SM RA BR OVC009 FM150100 05006KT 2SM BR OVC007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Rain
01:00Z FM150100
+5h
IFR 50° 6 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MHT
06 ✈️
24
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,850 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
17/35 9,250 ft 150 ft ASP 157°
0.2 kt 4.0 kt
87° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMHT

6,640 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
3.7%

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 25.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.8%
NE
3.1%
E
2.6%
SE
7.1%
S
13.5%
SW
6.6%
W
11.1%
NW
16.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.7°C
Range: -23°C to 29°C
-23°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

September November May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,640 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMHT
IATA Code: MHT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 266 ft MSL

Location

City: Manchester
Country: US
Latitude: 42.932598°
Longitude: -71.435699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,850 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 9,250 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Overview

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport serves as a key medium-sized airport located in southern New Hampshire, strategically positioned to support regional air transportation. The airport's elevation of 266 feet MSL and coordinates at 42.932598, -71.435699 make it an accessible facility for various aviation operations in the greater Boston metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMHT demonstrate predominantly favorable flying weather, with 75.6% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds typically originate from the northwest at an average of 7.8 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 34 knots. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -19°C to 29°C, with September, October, and November offering the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: Runway 06/24 at 6,850 feet and Runway 17/35 at 9,250 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and operational requirements. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 06/24 experiencing an average crosswind of 5.9 knots and Runway 17/35 showing a slightly lower average crosswind of 4.4 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with good visibility averaging 9.1 statute miles. Low visibility and instrument conditions occur in a minority of observations, with only 5.1% of reports showing visibility below 3 statute miles and 1.9% experiencing fog. The airport's consistent wind patterns and dual runway configuration provide multiple favorable approach options for most wind 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

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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.