Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field
Tri-State Airport is a public airport in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States, three miles south of Huntington, West Virginia, near Ceredo and Kenova. Owned by the Tri-State Airport Authority, it serves Huntington; Ashland, Kentucky; and Ironton, Ohio. It has heavy use for general aviation, and after the withdrawal of Delta Air Lines in June 2012, it was down to two airlines, one of which provides nationwide connecting service. In addition, there is one cargo airline flying to the airport, for a total of three commercial airlines serving it. On August 2, 2021, a federal subsidy was announced to subsidize flights to Washington-Dulles and Chicago-O'Hare airports. It is not yet known which airline will operate the flights.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KHTSNOTAMs
KHTSReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 30 | 7,017 ft / 2,139 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 03 / 21 | 3,007 ft / 917 m | 60 ft | Asp | Lighted | Closed |
Radio frequencies (7)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | HUNTINGTON APP/DEP | 119.750 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.200 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.050 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.900 MHz |
| RDO | ELKINS RDO | 122.200 MHz |
| TWR | HUNTINGTON TWR | 118.500 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 8 of 8 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3400 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: SSW (from about 202.5°), on 15% of observations, averaging 5 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | -763 ft | |
| Feb | 68% | -486 ft | |
| Mar | 82% | 144 ft | |
| Apr | 85% | 846 ft | |
| May | 81% | 1,390 ft | |
| Jun | 85% | 1,843 ft | |
| Jul | 84% | 1,988 ft | |
| Aug | 82% | 1,823 ft | |
| Sep | 80% | 1,539 ft | |
| Oct | 81% | 811 ft | |
| Nov | 77% | -41 ft | |
| Dec | 71% | -363 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-763–1,988 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field?
The ICAO code for Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field is KHTS, and its IATA code is HTS.
Where is Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field located?
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field is medium airport located in Huntington, United States, at an elevation of 828 ft (252 m).
How many runways does Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field have?
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field has 2 runways, the longest being 7,017 ft / 2,139 m.
Which airlines fly to Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field?
Airlines historically serving Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field include Allegiant Air, American Airlines, US Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field?
Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field in?
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field?
The nearest airport to Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field is Lawrence County Airpark (HTW), about 4.3 nm to the ne, followed by Robert Newlon Field and Ashland Regional Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.