KMHE/MHE METAR Mitchell Municipal Airport
Decoded observation
KMHE is currently IFR. Winds are from the northeast at 4 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 700 feet AGL. Main concerns: Ceiling 700 ft AGL.
Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.
Suggested risk level: High
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category IFR, wind from 50° at 4 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 700 ft. Forecast suggests tonight rain showers likely then patchy fog, low near 39F, 66% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Rain Showers Likely" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Rain Showers Likely then Patchy Fog | 39 | N 9 kt | – | 66% | |
| Tuesday | Partly Sunny | 56/42 | SW 13 kt | 22 kt | 1% | |
| Wednesday | Chance Rain Showers | 64/37 | SSW 9 kt | 22 kt | 27% | |
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny | 63/42 | ENE 9 kt | – | 4% | |
| Friday | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 64/48 | ESE 9 kt | – | 38% | |
| Saturday | Chance Rain Showers | 66/48 | SSE 9 kt | – | 38% | |
| Sunday | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 65/45 | SSE 9 kt | – | 46% | |
| Monday | Rain Showers Likely | 60 | NNW 13 kt | – | 56% |
Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Rain Showers Likely" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
Source: National Weather Service (office FSD). Forecast issued 0249Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
Sun & logging windows
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Facility & services
Mitchell Municipal Airport is in Mitchell, South Dakota. Field elevation 1,304 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
Communications
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KMHE traffic patterns
Busiest day: Sat · Busiest month: Aug
Mostly small piston aircraft.