Hutchinson Municipal Airport

KHUT / HUT

Hutchinson, US

Last Updated
May 15, 09:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
09:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
7 kt
100°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHUT 150952Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP032 T01890161

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 east (100°) at 7 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 16°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 remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

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

QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
955 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,543 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,761 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,611 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHUT 150520Z 1506/1606 18011G20KT P6SM BKN240 WS020/21040KT FM151200 15009KT P6SM FEW240 FM151800 15013KT P6SM SCT240 FM160300 16010KT P6SM BKN230
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 24,000 ft
12:00Z FM151200
+2h
VFR 150° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM151800
+8h
VFR 150° 13 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°
3.7 kt 5.9 kt
58° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
7,004 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
17/35 4,252 ft 75 ft ASP 177°
1.6 kt 6.8 kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHUT

6,205 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.7%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
3.4%

Hutchinson Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.7% 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 May, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.5%
NE
8.1%
E
8.6%
SE
13.2%
S
23.2%
SW
4.8%
W
5.1%
NW
11%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -23°C to 36°C
-23°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

May February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,205 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.