Huron Regional Airport (KHON)
Medium airport · Huron, South Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Huron Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHON |
| IATA | HON |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°23'7" W 98°13'43" 44.38520, -98.22850 |
| Location | Huron, South Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,201 ft (2195 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
Huron Regional Airport at a glance
Huron Regional Airport is a medium airport in Huron, South Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as HON. The field elevation of 1,289 ft (393 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHON are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 7,201 ft (2195 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHON shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Huron Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Regional Airport | KATY | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Aberdeen Regional Airport | KABR | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Sioux Falls Regional Airport | KFSD | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Pierre Regional Airport | KPIR | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Chan Gurney Municipal Airport | KYKN | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Huron Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,289 ft field elevation of Huron Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Huron Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Huron Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Huron Regional Airport is KHON, and its IATA code is HON. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Huron Regional Airport above sea level?
Huron Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet (393 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Huron Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3852, -98.2285 — in Huron, South Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Watertown Regional Airport, about 103 km away.
Does KHON publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHON appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Huron Regional Airport?
Huron Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,201 ft (2195 m) with a CON surface.