Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA)
Medium airport · Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cape Cod Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHYA |
| IATA | HYA |
| Elevation | 54 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°40'9" W 70°16'49" 41.66930, -70.28040 |
| Location | Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,425 ft (1654 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,255 ft (1602 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cape Cod Gateway Airport at a glance
Cape Cod Gateway Airport is a medium airport in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States, known to airline systems as HYA. The field elevation of 54 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHYA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 5,425 ft (1654 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHYA 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 Cape Cod Gateway Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Memorial Airport | KACK | 50 km (27 NM) |
| New Bedford Regional Airport | KEWB | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Newport State Airport | KUUU | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Norwood Memorial Airport | KOWD | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Quonset State Airport | KOQU | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cape Cod Gateway Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 54 ft field elevation of Cape Cod Gateway Airport 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 Cape Cod Gateway Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cape Cod Gateway Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cape Cod Gateway Airport is KHYA, and its IATA code is HYA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cape Cod Gateway Airport above sea level?
Cape Cod Gateway Airport sits at an elevation of 54 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cape Cod Gateway Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.6693, -70.2804 — in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nantucket Memorial Airport, about 50 km away.
Does KHYA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHYA 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 Cape Cod Gateway Airport?
Cape Cod Gateway Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,425 ft (1654 m) with a ASP surface.