Is KMHE VFR or IFR right now?

KMHE is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KMHE has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 060° at 3 kt, runway 13 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Mitchell Municipal Airport have?

Mitchell Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,701 ft (2,042 m). Field elevation is 1,304 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMHE?

ASOS 124.175 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KMHE?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:33 UTC and sunset at 00:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:36 UTC.

Are there delays at KMHE right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Mitchell Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Mitchell, SD, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Mitchell Municipal Airport. It's 70°F with 28% humidity. Winds from 060° at 3 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKMHEIATAMHELOCALMHE

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

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

Elevation1,304ft397 m

Longest runway6,701ft2,042 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates43.77, -98.0443°46'29.3"N 98°02'18.9"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

35 min ago

70°F21.1°C · Dew 35°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

060° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity28%
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Pressure1024.8 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KMHE 042253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP248 T02110017

Decoded — plain language

Wind060° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature70°F / 21.1°C

Dew point35°F · 28% RH

Altimeter30.26 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:53Z·Mitchell Muni, SD, US·35 min ago

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

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 23:28 UTC

What is the weather at Mitchell Municipal Airport (KMHE) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Mitchell Municipal Airport. It's 70°F with 28% humidity. Winds from 060° at 3 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:53 UTC)
Is KMHE VFR or IFR right now?: KMHE is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KMHE has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 060° at 3 kt, runway 13 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Mitchell Municipal Airport have?: Mitchell Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,701 ft (2,042 m). Field elevation is 1,304 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KMHE?: ASOS 124.175 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KMHE?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:33 UTC and sunset at 00:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:36 UTC.
Are there delays at KMHE right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMHE.

Runways

2 total

13/31◐ lit

6,701 ft2,042 × 100 ft · Asphalt

18/36◐ lit

5,513 ft1,680 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

ASOS124.175

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS122.30HURON RDO

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