Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (KHTS)
Medium airport · Huntington, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHTS |
| IATA | HTS |
| Elevation | 828 ft (252 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°22'0" W 82°33'29" 38.36670, -82.55800 |
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,017 ft (2139 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field at a glance
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field is a medium airport in Huntington, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as HTS. The field elevation of 828 ft (252 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHTS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 7,017 ft (2139 m) of asp 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 KHTS 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 Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yeager Airport | KCRW | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Julian Carroll Airport | KJKL | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Raleigh County Memorial Airport | KBKW | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport | KPKB | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Wilmington Airpark | KILN | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 828 ft field elevation of Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson 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 Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field
What is the ICAO code of Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field?
The ICAO identifier of Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field is KHTS, and its IATA code is HTS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field above sea level?
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field sits at an elevation of 828 feet (252 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field located?
The airport lies at 38.3667, -82.5580 — in Huntington, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yeager Airport, about 84 km away.
Does KHTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHTS 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 Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field?
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,017 ft (2139 m) with a ASP surface.