Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS)
Medium airport · Abilene, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dyess Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDYS |
| IATA | DYS |
| Elevation | 1,789 ft (545 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°25'15" W 99°51'17" 32.42080, -99.85460 |
| Location | Abilene, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 13,500 ft (4115 m) | 300 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 161/341 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 60 ft | GRE | No |
| 162/342 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 60 ft | ASPH | No |
Dyess Air Force Base at a glance
Dyess Air Force Base is a medium airport in Abilene, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as DYS. The field elevation of 1,789 ft (545 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDYS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 13,500 ft (4115 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDYS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dyess Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Regional Airport | KABI | 16 km (9 NM) |
| San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | KSJT | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Curtis Field | KBBD | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport | KMWL | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Kimble County Airport | KJCT | 213 km (115 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dyess Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,789 ft field elevation of Dyess Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dyess Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Dyess Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Dyess Air Force Base is KDYS, and its IATA code is DYS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dyess Air Force Base above sea level?
Dyess Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,789 feet (545 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dyess Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 32.4208, -99.8546 — in Abilene, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abilene Regional Airport, about 16 km away.
Does KDYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDYS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dyess Air Force Base?
Dyess Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 13,500 ft (4115 m) with a PEM surface.