Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT)
Medium airport · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Airport data
| Name | Manchester-Boston Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMHT |
| IATA | MHT |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°55'57" W 71°26'9" 42.93260, -71.43570 |
| Location | Manchester, New Hampshire, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,651 ft (2332 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 9,250 ft (2819 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport at a glance
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is a medium airport in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, known to airline systems as MHT. The field elevation of 266 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMHT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 9,250 ft (2819 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 KMHT 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 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Municipal Airport | KCON | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Lawrence Municipal Airport | KLWM | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | KPSM | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field | KBED | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Beverly Regional Airport | KBVY | 57 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 266 ft field elevation of Manchester-Boston 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 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is KMHT, and its IATA code is MHT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport above sea level?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.9326, -71.4357 — in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Concord Municipal Airport, about 31 km away.
Does KMHT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMHT 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 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,250 ft (2819 m) with a ASP surface.