KHRU

MVFR

HERINGTON RGNL

HERINGTON · KANSAS

Elev
1,480.6'
Longest RWY
4,184'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:21Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHRU
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,480.6'
MSL · field 1,480.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KHRU

KHRU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMHK (MANHATTAN RGNL) · 27.6 NM away. Conditions at KHRU may differ.

METAR · KMHK

Observed 08:21Z

KMHK 280821Z AUTO 01006G18KT 10SM OVC019 08/05 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 03026/0805 PRESRR T00830050
Wind
010° @ 6G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
897 ft
Ceiling
1,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
7 NM NE
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MERLIN OSWALD
Address
3134 US HWY 56, HERINGTON KS 67449

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 6 kt
RWY 35
354°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 354° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,481 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored174° / 354°4,184 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

NDB RWY 17
KHRU · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA
  • Radio-controlled model aircraft activity occurs on the airport on weekends and holidays.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 17 and 35. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 17/35 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours via self-service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1For transportation, call 785-258-2818.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe assistant manager can be reached at 785-200-5019.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KHRU

Answer card
ICAO
KHRU
Name
HERINGTON RGNL
Location
HERINGTON, KANSAS
Elevation
1,480.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,480.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,184 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
010° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Herington Regional Airport sits in Herington, Kansas. The field elevation is 1,480.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 4,184 ft long and paved concrete. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 17 and 35. PAPI is installed on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 17/35 and are controlled by CTAF.

Herington Regional Airport carries AVGAS 100LL through the on-field FBO, Herington Regional Airport. 100LL is also available 24 hours via self-service. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center. The published remarks also note radio-controlled model aircraft activity on weekends and holidays. That is worth keeping in mind if you are planning a busy arrival or departure window. The airport is a good one to brief carefully for lighting, CTAF use and local traffic flow before you go in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KHRU?
KHRU has one runway, 17/35. It is 4,184 ft long and paved concrete.
Does Herington Regional Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KHRU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KHRU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless local procedures or ATC give you different guidance.
Is KHRU towered?
No. KHRU is not towered. CTAF is 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What fuel is available at Herington Regional Airport?
The on-field FBO is Herington Regional Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. The remarks also say 100LL is available 24 hours via self-service.
What lighting is installed on runway 17/35 at KHRU?
Runway end identifier lights are installed on 17 and 35. PAPI is installed on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 17/35 and are controlled by CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KHRU?
The published remarks direct pilots to Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center for clearance delivery. The number in the facts is 913-254-8508.
Are there any special traffic considerations at KHRU?
Yes. The published remarks say radio-controlled model aircraft activity occurs on weekends and holidays. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind and verify current local conditions with the airport operator if needed.

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