Hutchinson Municipal Airport — Hutchinson, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereHutchinson Municipal Airport in Hutchinson uses the IATA code HUT, with KHUT as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from HUT
Hutchinson Municipal Airport
HUT is Hutchinson Municipal Airport in Hutchinson, Kansas, notable for having one of the longest civilian runways in the United States, a legacy of its use as a World War II naval air station and later as an emergency landing site for NASA's Space Shuttle program. Hutchinson is home to the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, and the airport's oversized runway reflects this aerospace connection even though it now primarily handles general aviation and limited commercial service. HUT also serves the surrounding agricultural region of central Kansas, known for salt mining and wheat production, providing a regional air link alongside its unusual aviation infrastructure legacy.
Runways at Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4405 ft (1343 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | PEM |
| 13/31 | 7003 ft (2135 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 17/35 | 4012 ft (1223 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | WICHITA APP DEP | 125.5 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.25 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.5 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.05 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT)
- Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) — 59.7 km (37.1 mi)
- McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) — 71.7 km (44.6 mi)
- Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) — 82.7 km (51.4 mi)
- Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) — 122.1 km (75.9 mi)
- Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) — 145.4 km (90.3 mi)
- Hays Regional Airport (HYS) — 150.4 km (93.5 mi)
- Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) — 158.1 km (98.2 mi)
- Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) — 162.8 km (101.2 mi)
HUT is known for its unusually long runway, built as a shuttle landing contingency site and wartime naval airfield. It should not be confused with airports serving larger Kansas cities like Wichita.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Hutchinson Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Hutchinson Municipal Airport is HUT.
What is the ICAO code for Hutchinson Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Hutchinson Municipal Airport is KHUT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.