Is KHUT VFR or IFR right now?

KHUT is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KHUT has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 160° at 7 kt, runway 13 gives a 7 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Hutchinson Municipal Airport have?

Hutchinson Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,003 ft (2,135 m). Field elevation is 1,543 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KHUT?

ATIS 124.25 MHz, Tower 118.50 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KHUT?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 12:25 UTC and sunset at 00:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:43 UTC.

Are there delays at KHUT right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KHUT.

IFR · Instrument Flight Rules

Hutchinson Municipal Airport

Regional Airport · Hutchinson, KS, United States

Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Hutchinson Municipal Airport. It's 72°F with 97% humidity. Winds from 160° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 900 ft.

ICAOKHUTIATAHUTLOCALHUT

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,543ft470 m

Longest runway7,003ft2,135 m

Runways33 lighted

Coordinates38.07, -97.8638°03'55.8"N 97°51'38.2"W

ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

6 min ago

72°F22.2°C · Dew 71°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

160° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling900 ft AGL
Humidity97%
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Pressure1008.9 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 900′

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR KHUT 292052Z 16007KT 10SM OVC009 22/22 A2979 RMK AO2 RAE49 CIG 005V014 SLP070 P0002 60035 T02220217 58022

Decoded — plain language

Wind160° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature72°F / 22.2°C

Dew point71°F · 97% RH

Altimeter29.79 inHg

Ceiling900 ft AGL

Flight categoryIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

SkyOvercast 900′

Observed 29 Sep 2026 20:52Z·Hutchinson Muni, KS, US·6 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Wed 18:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Tue 22:00Z
VFRWind200° @ 13 ktVis6 smSkyFew 1,500′, Broken 7,000′, Overcast 12,000′WeatherLight rain showers
Now
TemporaryTue 18:00Zuntil Tue 22:00Z
MVFRVis3 smSkyBroken 5,000′WeatherLight thunderstorm with rain
Now
FromTue 22:00Zuntil Wed 18:00Z
VFRWind160° @ 11 ktVis6 smSkyOvercast 5,000′WeatherMist, showers in the vicinity
30% chanceTue 22:00Zuntil Wed 04:00Z
MVFRVis4 smSkyBroken 3,000′WeatherLight thunderstorm with rain

RAW

TAF KHUT 291729Z 2918/3018 20013KT 6SM -SHRA FEW015 BKN070 OVC120
  TEMPO 2918/2922 3SM -TSRA BKN050CB
  FM292200 16011KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC050
  PROB30 2922/3004 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB

Issued 29 Sep 2026 17:29Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 20:58 UTC

What is the weather at Hutchinson Municipal Airport (KHUT) right now?: Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Hutchinson Municipal Airport. It's 72°F with 97% humidity. Winds from 160° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 900 ft. (observed 20:52 UTC)
Is KHUT VFR or IFR right now?: KHUT is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KHUT has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 160° at 7 kt, runway 13 gives a 7 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Hutchinson Municipal Airport have?: Hutchinson Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,003 ft (2,135 m). Field elevation is 1,543 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KHUT?: ATIS 124.25 MHz, Tower 118.50 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KHUT?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 12:25 UTC and sunset at 00:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:43 UTC.
Are there delays at KHUT right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KHUT.

Runways

3 total

13/31◐ lit

7,003 ft2,135 × 100 ft · Asphalt

04/22◐ lit

4,405 ft1,343 × 100 ft · Concrete

17/35◐ lit

4,012 ft1,223 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed

ATIS124.25

Ground121.90

Tower118.50

CTAF118.50

UNICOM122.95UNICOM

Approach125.50WICHITA APP DEP

Radio / FSS122.05WICHITA RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.