Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)
Medium airport · Hays, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hays Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHYS |
| IATA | HYS |
| Elevation | 1,999 ft (609 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°50'40" W 99°16'23" 38.84452, -99.27315 |
| Location | Hays, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,501 ft (1372 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16/34 | 6,501 ft (1982 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hays Regional Airport at a glance
Hays Regional Airport is a medium airport in Hays, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as HYS. The field elevation of 1,999 ft (609 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHYS 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 — 16/34 — offers 6,501 ft (1982 m) of asp 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 KHYS 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 Hays Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Municipal Airport | KRSL | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Dodge City Regional Airport | KDDC | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Salina Municipal Airport | KSLN | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Hutchinson Municipal Airport | KHUT | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Garden City Regional Airport | KGCK | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hays Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,999 ft field elevation of Hays Regional 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 Hays Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hays Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hays Regional Airport is KHYS, and its IATA code is HYS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hays Regional Airport above sea level?
Hays Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,999 feet (609 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hays Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.8445, -99.2731 — in Hays, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Russell Municipal Airport, about 40 km away.
Does KHYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHYS 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 Hays Regional Airport?
Hays Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,501 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.