KHYS

VFR

HAYS RGNL

HAYS · KANSAS

Elev
1,999.1'
Longest RWY
6,501'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:56Z
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Before you fly into KHYS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,999.1'
MSL · field 1,999.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +12 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KHYS

Current METAR

Observed 22:56Z

KHYS 112256Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB20E34 SLP120 P0000 T02670056 $
Wind
010° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,894 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
HYS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMIE SALTER
Address
BOX 490, HAYS KS 67601

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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010° · 13 kt
RWY 34
339°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 339° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,999 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored159° / 339°6,501 ftCONCStandard L
04/2240° / 220°4,501 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
166,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
346,501'6,501'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
044,500'4,500'4,500'4,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
224,500'4,500'4,500'4,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KHYS HAYS RGNL in HAYS, KANSAS, showing runways 16/34, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 34
LS · CAT I
HYS
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 34
KHYS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • BIRDS AND DEER ON AND IN VCNTY OF THE ARPT.
  • FOR FBO HRS OF OPN CTC (785) 628-8881. FOR AFT HRS FUEL CTC FBO.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • NO TURF TKOFS OR LDGS ALLOWED ON THE AIRFIELD.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 34; REIL RWYS 16, 4 AND 22; PAPI RWYS 16, 34, 4, AND 22; MIRL RWYS 16/34 AND 4/22 - CTAF.
  • ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 80/R/C/W/T
  • 16/34PCR VALUE: 270/R/C/W/T

Other notes

  • ARPT CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL AMGR 785-625-1011. ARFF INDEX B EQPT IS PROVDD FOR SKEDD ACR OPNS AND IS AVBL FOR UNSKEDD ACR OPNS WITH 24 HR PPR.
  • 1EXC JULY 4TH, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KHYS

Answer card
ICAO
KHYS
Name
HAYS RGNL
Location
HAYS, KANSAS
Elevation
1,999.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,999.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16/34 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Hays Rgnl sits in Hays, Kansas at 1,999.1 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is 16/34 at 6,501 ft. Runway 04/22 is 4,501 ft. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. One ILS approach is published for runway 34.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at about 2,999 ft MSL. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go. Ultralight activity is noted on and near the airport. Birds and deer are also present in the area, so keep a sharp scan on approach and in the pattern.

Hays Aircraft is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (785) 628-8881 for FBO hours or after-hours fuel. The airport remarks also note that runway lights and approach lighting are activated on the common traffic advisory frequency. No turf takeoffs or landings are allowed. The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless prior permission is arranged 24 hours ahead. For a first-time arrival, the big items are the elevation. The non-towered pattern matters too. The runway lighting setup for runway 34 is another item to brief.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHYS?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise. At the field elevation of 1,999.1 ft MSL, that is about 2,999 ft MSL.
Is KHYS a towered airport?
No. KHYS is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What ILS approaches are available at Hays Rgnl?
One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 34.
What is the longest runway at KHYS?
Runway 16/34 is the longest runway at 6,501 ft. It is concrete.
Which FBO is on the field at KHYS?
Hays Aircraft is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (785) 628-8881 for current hours or after-hours fuel.
Are there any runway lighting notes for KHYS?
Yes. The airport remarks say runway 34 uses medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators are also published for the runway ends.
Is there a curfew or special operating restriction at KHYS?
The facts do not list a curfew. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. The remarks do say unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats need 24-hour prior permission.
Can you land on turf at KHYS?
No. Turf takeoffs and landings are not allowed on the airfield.

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