Hutchinson Municipal Airport (KHUT)
Medium airport · Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hutchinson Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHUT |
| IATA | HUT |
| Elevation | 1,543 ft (470 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°3'56" W 97°51'38" 38.06550, -97.86060 |
| Location | Hutchinson, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,405 ft (1343 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,003 ft (2135 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,012 ft (1223 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hutchinson Municipal Airport at a glance
Hutchinson Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as HUT. The field elevation of 1,543 ft (470 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHUT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 7,003 ft (2135 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHUT 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 Hutchinson Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport | KICT | 60 km (32 NM) |
| McConnell Air Force Base | KIAB | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Salina Municipal Airport | KSLN | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Russell Municipal Airport | KRSL | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Marshall Army Air Field | KFRI | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hutchinson Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,543 ft field elevation of Hutchinson Municipal 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 Hutchinson Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hutchinson Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hutchinson Municipal Airport is KHUT, and its IATA code is HUT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hutchinson Municipal Airport above sea level?
Hutchinson Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,543 feet (470 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hutchinson Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.0655, -97.8606 — in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, about 60 km away.
Does KHUT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHUT 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 Hutchinson Municipal Airport?
Hutchinson Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,003 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.