Manhattan Regional Airport (KMHK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Manhattan Regional Airport (KMHK) is a regional airport serving Manhattan, KS at 1,057 ft. KMHK 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, 13, 21, 31), longest 7,400 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 KMHK 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 east (100°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMHK 130752Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE10 SLP178 P0001 T01720161
What changed at KMHK?
Since the 0702Z (2:02 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
- The 7,000 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.10 → 30.08 inHg.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KMHK
KMHK is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 1,057 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 KMHK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 5,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 03 | 7,400 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 21 | 7,400 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 31 | 5,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMHK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, KS: 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 KMHK 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMHK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMHK reported mostly VFR across 55 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 41%
- 13
- 31%
- 03
- 27%
- 31
- 1%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0539Z (12:39 AM CDT)
TAF KMHK 130539Z 1306/1406 06006KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1306/1309 5SM -TSRA BKN015CB FM131300 10005KT P6SM FEW017 BKN040 FM132200 08011KT P6SM BKN070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMHK
- IATA
- MHK
- FAA LID
- MHK
- City
- Manhattan
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,057 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1410, -96.6708
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.075 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.55 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 28m
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMHK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMHK reported VFR conditions during about 84.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 22.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.7 | 11.8 | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 80.6 | 12.7 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 76.6 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 80.6 | 14.6 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| May | 82.8 | 12.6 | 3.6 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 93.3 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 92.9 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 91.0 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 85.8 | 9.5 | 3.7 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 84.4 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 75.0 | 15.6 | 6.3 | 3.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.7 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.9 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMHK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, KS 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 ↗
KMHK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMHK?+
KMHK has 4 runways: 03, 13, 21, 31; the longest is 7,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMHK report its own weather?+
Yes. Manhattan Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMHK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMHK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMHK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMHK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMHK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Manhattan Regional Airport (KMHK) 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 Manhattan Regional Airport (KMHK)
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