Hurlburt Field (KHRT)
Medium airport · Mary Esther, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hurlburt Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHRT |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°25'40" W 86°41'21" 30.42780, -86.68930 |
| Location | Mary Esther, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,600 ft (2926 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Hurlburt Field at a glance
Hurlburt Field is a medium airport in Mary Esther, Florida, United States. The field elevation of 38 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHRT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 9,600 ft (2926 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHRT 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 Hurlburt Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | KVPS | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Destin Executive Airport | KDTS | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Duke Field | KEGI | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Bob Sikes Airport | KCEW | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport | KNDZ | 44 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hurlburt Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 38 ft field elevation of Hurlburt Field 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 Hurlburt Field
What is the ICAO code of Hurlburt Field?
The ICAO identifier of Hurlburt Field is KHRT, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hurlburt Field above sea level?
Hurlburt Field sits at an elevation of 38 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hurlburt Field located?
The airport lies at 30.4278, -86.6893 — in Mary Esther, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, about 18 km away.
Does KHRT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHRT 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 Hurlburt Field?
Hurlburt Field has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,600 ft (2926 m) with a CON surface.