Hutchinson Regional (KHUT), Kansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hutchinson Regional (KHUT) is a towered public-use airport in south-central Kansas, roughly 33 nautical miles from Wichita. The field offers a 7,003-foot primary runway along with two crosswind runways, giving operators a range of options for wind coverage. Business aviation activity in 2025 totals 2,214 operations against 3,750 annual operations overall, based on FAA TFMSC data, reflecting a mix of transient and local traffic typical of a regional Kansas hub.
Runways
Hutchinson Regional has three paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 7,003 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hutchinson Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hutchinson Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National (KICT), 32 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hutchinson Regional recorded 2,214 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KHUT is concentrated in the May through October window, with September posting the year's highest monthly count according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 253 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hutchinson Regional averages 21.1 days above 90°F in July and 28.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.8°F, and January the coldest, at 43.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hutchinson Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The MALSR approach lighting system is activated on Runway 13. PAPI is installed on Runways 4, 17, and 35, and a VASI is installed on Runway 22. Runways 04/22 and 17/35 have medium-intensity runway lighting (MIRL), while Runway 13/31 has high-intensity runway lighting (HIRL). All lighting is activated via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Wichita Approach.
Crossing runways are used for taxiing to and from the active runways.
Migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Self-service 100LL fuel is available north of the transient apron.
Airport surface conditions are unmonitored from 0300Z to 1100Z.
Taxiway B3 is designated as a non-movement area.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hutchinson Regional has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Mc Pherson (KMPR), 18.95 NM northeast.
Part of the Wichita area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KHUT?
The longest runway at Hutchinson Regional (KHUT) is Runway 13/31, an asphalt surface measuring 7,003 feet long and 100 feet wide. This runway is equipped with high-intensity runway lighting (HIRL) and an MALSR approach lighting system activated on Runway 13. Two shorter paved runways are also available: Runway 04/22 at 4,405 feet and Runway 17/35 at 4,012 feet on a concrete surface. Together these three runways give operators multiple alignment options for prevailing wind conditions at this Kansas field.
Is fuel available at Hutchinson Regional Airport?
Hutchinson Regional (KHUT) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The 100LL grade is available on a self-service basis, located north of the transient apron according to airport remarks. The airport operates on a published attendance schedule of 0800-1800 Monday through Friday and 0800-1700 on weekends. Pilots should plan fuel stops around these attendance hours, particularly for services beyond self-service 100LL.
Does KHUT have customs clearance on site?
Hutchinson Regional (KHUT) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT), located approximately 32.17 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance for international arrivals should plan to route through KICT or another designated port of entry. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing planning for any flight requiring a customs stop near Hutchinson.
What lighting is available at Hutchinson Regional Airport?
Hutchinson Regional (KHUT) has a layered lighting setup across its three runways. Runway 13/31 carries high-intensity runway lighting (HIRL) along with an MALSR system activated on Runway 13. Runway 04/22 and Runway 17/35 both use medium-intensity runway lighting (MIRL). Visual approach guidance includes PAPI on Runways 4, 17, and 35, and a VASI on Runway 22. All lighting is pilot-activated via CTAF.
How busy is KHUT and when is business aviation traffic highest?
Hutchinson Regional (KHUT) recorded 2,214 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 3,750 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic builds through the spring and peaks in September at 253 operations, with May and June also showing strong counts above 200. The slower months fall in winter, with January recording just 95 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KHUT during the September peak should anticipate higher traffic volumes than the winter months.