Manchester Boston Regional (KMHT), New Hampshire
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) sits in Manchester, New Hampshire, roughly 126 nautical miles from downtown Boston, and operates as a Tier 1 field with a control tower and two paved runways, the longer stretching 9,250 feet. Customs is onsite, with CBP inspection services available and a USDA compliance agreement in place, supporting a mix of business aviation and air carrier traffic on a facility built to handle both.
Runways
Manchester Boston Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 9,250 ft long and 150 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
Manchester Boston Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Manchester Boston Regional has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Manchester Boston Regional recorded 4,361 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and July. Business aviation traffic at KMHT peaks in May, July, and June, with May's 418 operations standing well above the February low of 307.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 418 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Manchester Boston Regional averages 6.7 days above 90°F in July and 28.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.1°F, and January the coldest, at 34.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Manchester Boston Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of the runway centerline.
Jet aircraft taxiing westbound across Runway 17/35 at Taxiway E must use caution and low power settings due to light aircraft parked on the East Ramp.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 300 feet long and 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 06.
Noise abatement procedures: turbojet aircraft should expect a right turn when departing Runway 17.
PCR VALUE: 700/F/C/X/T
Air carriers are excluded from operating on Taxiway L.
No towing is permitted during snow removal operations.
Aircraft are not permitted to taxi between the airline terminal building and aircraft that have pushed back or are taxiing on Taxiway G or Taxiway N.
Air carrier aircraft are the only aircraft permitted to operate on the airline terminal ramp.
No taxiing is permitted between pushed-back aircraft and the airline terminal or cargo ramps.
The Taxiway A safety area south of Taxiway E to Taxiway A2 is 65 feet wide.
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 124 feet are restricted from Taxiway G and Taxiway N.
The Ammon Ramp is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan less than 118 feet. Aircraft are required to maintain taxilane centerline to avoid parked GA aircraft tiedowns. Aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or greater require ground crew assistance for taxi and parking.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Manchester Boston Regional has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Boire Field (KASH), 9.67 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMHT
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KMHT?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is the longer of the two at 9,250 feet in length and 150 feet wide. Runway 06/24 measures 7,651 feet in length, also 150 feet wide. Both runways support a wide range of business and air carrier aircraft given their length and width. The 9,250-foot runway is also listed as the airport's max paved runway length.
Does Manchester-Boston Regional Airport have customs available for international arrivals?
Yes, customs services are onsite at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. CBP inspection services are available, and the airport also maintains a USDA compliance agreement. This combination supports international arrivals without requiring a diversion to a nearby customs airport. Dispatchers planning international flights into KMHT can count on inspection capability being present at the field itself rather than at a remote location.
What fuel types are available at KMHT?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The airport is attended around the clock, on an ALL / ALL / ALL schedule, meaning fuel and field support are not limited to specific days or hours. This full-time attendance combined with dual fuel availability makes KMHT usable for a broad mix of piston and turbine aircraft. Jet A availability in particular supports the airport's business aviation and air carrier traffic.
Are there wingspan restrictions on the ramps or taxiways at KMHT?
Yes, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport enforces several wingspan-based restrictions. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 124 feet are restricted from Taxiway G and Taxiway N. The Ammon Ramp is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan less than 118 feet, and aircraft on that ramp must maintain taxilane centerline to avoid parked GA aircraft tiedowns. Aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or greater require ground crew assistance for taxi and parking at KMHT.
How much business aviation traffic does KMHT see annually?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport recorded 4,361 business aviation operations against a total of 30,738 annual operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places KMHT in Skystar's Tier 1 category, reflecting a well-documented, high-volume field. Monthly business aviation activity ranges from a low of 307 operations in February to a high of 418 in May. The airport's proximity to Boston, about 126 nautical miles away, contributes to its role as a business aviation alternative in the region.