Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (KHTS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field in Huntington, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (KHTS) is a regional airport serving Huntington, WV at 828 ft. KHTS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 12, 21, 30), longest 7,017 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHTS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 700 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 700 ft.
METAR KHTS 130751Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN007 23/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02280217 $
What changed at KHTS?
Since the 0651Z (2:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KHTS
KHTS is currently IFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 828 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KHTS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 7,017 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 30 | 7,017 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling 200 ft → 700 ft.
KHTS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field in Huntington, WV: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KHTS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KHTS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHTS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHTS reported mostly VFR across 38 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
- 30
- 53%
- 12
- 47%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KHTS 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT006 BKN035 TEMPO 1306/1309 3SM BR BKN006 FM130900 VRB03KT 3/4SM BR BKN003 FM131200 26004KT 3SM BR BKN007 FM131400 27005KT P6SM SCT007 BKN060 FM140300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHTS
- IATA
- HTS
- FAA LID
- HTS
- City
- Huntington
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 828 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.3667, -82.5580
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,017 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 40m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KHTS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHTS reported VFR conditions during about 78.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 256 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 22.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.6 | 23.1 | 6.0 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 71.1 | 18.2 | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 80.1 | 12.7 | 4.9 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 86.8 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| May | 80.8 | 10.9 | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 83.3 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 78.0 | 12.7 | 5.6 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 78.6 | 11.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 77.9 | 10.5 | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 80.8 | 11.4 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 80.6 | 12.8 | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 69.2 | 20.9 | 6.3 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.7 kt |
| Apr | 5.5 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.9 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.2 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHTS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field in Huntington, WV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHTS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHTS?+
KHTS has 4 runways: 03, 12, 21, 30; the longest is 7,017 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHTS report its own weather?+
Yes. Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHTS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHTS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHTS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHTS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHTS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (KHTS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (KHTS)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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