Sawyer County Airport (KHYR)
Medium airport · Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sawyer County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHYR |
| IATA | HYR |
| Elevation | 1,216 ft (371 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°1'31" W 91°26'39" 46.02520, -91.44430 |
| Location | Hayward, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,003 ft (1525 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 1,088 ft (332 m) | 120 ft | GRS | No |
Sawyer County Airport at a glance
Sawyer County Airport is a medium airport in Hayward, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as HYR. The field elevation of 1,216 ft (371 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHYR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 5,003 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHYR 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 Sawyer County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth International Airport | KDLH | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Chippewa Valley Regional Airport | KEAU | 129 km (70 NM) |
| New Richmond Regional Airport | KRNH | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | KRHI | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field | KSTP | 175 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sawyer County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,216 ft field elevation of Sawyer County 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 Sawyer County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sawyer County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sawyer County Airport is KHYR, and its IATA code is HYR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sawyer County Airport above sea level?
Sawyer County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,216 feet (371 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sawyer County Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.0252, -91.4443 — in Hayward, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Duluth International Airport, about 108 km away.
Does KHYR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHYR 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 Sawyer County Airport?
Sawyer County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,003 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.