Hutchinson Municipal Airport

KHUT / HUT

Hutchinson, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
10:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHUT 041052Z 16003KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02220194

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hutchinson Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 21:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
965 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,543 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,461 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,671 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHUT 040559Z 0406/0506 10013G20KT P6SM FEW035 BKN200 PROB30 0421/0424 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
21:00Z PROB30
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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°
1.4 kt 2.6 kt
118° angle
13/31 7,004 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
2.8 kt 1.1 kt
22° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,252 ft 75 ft ASP 177°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHUT

7,735 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.7%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
3.3%

Hutchinson Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.6 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 July, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 8.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.6%
N
15.3%
S
24.4%
W
4.4%
NE
8.3%
NW
9.2%
SE
15.2%
SW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.7°C
Range: -23°C to 36°C
-23°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

July February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,735 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.