Redstone Army Air Field (KHUA)
Medium airport · Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Redstone Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHUA |
| IATA | HUA |
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°40'43" W 86°41'5" 34.67870, -86.68480 |
| Location | Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,300 ft (2225 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Redstone Army Air Field at a glance
Redstone Army Air Field is a medium airport in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as HUA. The field elevation of 684 ft (208 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHUA 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, 17/35, offers 7,300 ft (2225 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHUA 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 Redstone Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville International Airport | KHSV | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Northwest Alabama Regional Airport | KMSL | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | KBHM | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | KCHA | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Anniston Regional Airport | KANB | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Redstone Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 684 ft field elevation of Redstone Army Air 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 Redstone Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Redstone Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Redstone Army Air Field is KHUA, and its IATA code is HUA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Redstone Army Air Field above sea level?
Redstone Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 684 feet (208 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Redstone Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 34.6787, -86.6848 — in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Huntsville International Airport, about 9 km away.
Does KHUA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHUA 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 Redstone Army Air Field?
Redstone Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,300 ft (2225 m) with a ASP surface.