Airports / California / HMT
Hemet Ryan Airport.
Hemet, California · 1,512 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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44 ratings
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Operators based
1,512
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
March Air Reserve Base (RIV), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hemet Ryan Airport (KHMT / HMT) is a general aviation field serving Hemet, California. The airport sits 1,512 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HMT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are March Air Reserve Base (RIV, 15 nm), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 24 nm), and Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL, 25 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,315-foot paved runway, HMT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from HMT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hemet.
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Field capability
ICAO
KHMT
IATA
HMT
FAA / Local
HMT
Elevation
1,512 ft
Coordinates
33.7340° N · 117.0230° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 1,512 ft, HMT sits higher than 77% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,315 ft
- 05/234,315 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/222,014 ft × 25 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,315 ft
HMT's 4,315 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmRIVMarch Air Reserve BaseRiverside
- 24nmSBDSan Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino
- 25nmRALRiverside Municipal AirportRiverside
- 26nmPSPPalm Springs International AirportPalm Springs
- 31nmKNFGCamp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) AirportOceanside
- 35nmONTOntario International AirportOntario
Location
Open the full mapKHMT · Hemet Ryan Airport · Hemet, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HMT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 168 nm | 47m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 255 nm | 1h 0m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 350 nm | 1h 13m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 487 nm | 1h 32m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 590 nm | 1h 46m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 601 nm | 1h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 661 nm | 1h 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 697 nm | 2h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HMT?
- Hemet Ryan Airport's longest paved runway is 4,315 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HMT?
- Hemet Ryan Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,315 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HMT?
- The closest alternate is March Air Reserve Base (RIV), about 15 nm away, followed by San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HMT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 0m (255 nm), San Francisco about 1h 13m (350 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 32m (487 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.