Airports / Florida / KHRT
Hurlburt Field.
Mary Esther, Florida · 38 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
2 ratings
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Operators based
38
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hurlburt Field, listed as KHRT, is a mid-sized airport in Mary Esther, Florida. The airport sits 38 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 KHRT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS, 10 nm), Destin Executive Airport (DSI, 11 nm), and Duke Field (EGI, 16 nm). With a single 9,600-foot paved runway, KHRT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KHRT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mary Esther.
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Field capability
ICAO
KHRT
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
HRT
Elevation
38 ft
Coordinates
30.4278° N · 86.6893° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 38 ft, KHRT sits higher than 64% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,600 ft
- 18/369,600 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,600 ft
KHRT's 9,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 10nmVPSDestin-Fort Walton Beach AirportValparaiso
- 11nmDSIDestin Executive AirportDestin
- 16nmEGIDuke FieldCrestview
- 23nmCEWBob Sikes AirportCrestview
- 24nmKNDZWhiting Field Naval Air Station South AirportMilton
- 25nmNSEWhiting Field Naval Air Station - NorthMilton
Location
Open the full mapKHRT · Hurlburt Field · Mary Esther, FL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KHRT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 342 nm | 1h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 414 nm | 1h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 438 nm | 1h 25m |
| Houston (HOU) | 449 nm | 1h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 539 nm | 1h 39m |
| Austin (AUS) | 569 nm | 1h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 684 nm | 1h 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 696 nm | 2h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KHRT?
- Hurlburt Field's longest paved runway is 9,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 KHRT?
- Hurlburt Field has one runway; the longest measures 9,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KHRT?
- The closest alternate is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), about 10 nm away, followed by Destin Executive Airport (DSI) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KHRT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 12m (342 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 22m (414 nm), Miami about 1h 25m (438 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.