KHYX

MVFR

SAGINAW COUNTY/H W BROWNE

SAGINAW · MICHIGAN

Elev
601.5'
Longest RWY
5,002'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHYX
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,601.5'
MSL · field 601.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +19 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KHYX

Current METAR

Observed 12:55Z

KHYX 281255Z AUTO 26019G26KT 10SM SCT020 BKN026 OVC035 15/11 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 27026/46
Wind
260° @ 19G26 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,031 ft
Ceiling
2,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
HYX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALAN KAUFMAN
Address
4789 JANES RD, SAGINAW MI 48601

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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260° · 19 kt
RWY 28
263°M
Head/Tail
+19 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 263° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,602 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored83° / 263°5,002 ftASPHStandard L
05/2338° / 218°2,952 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 4-box left(3°)4', brush, 229' from thr, 313' R of cntrln, slope 7
28PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF66', trees, 842' from thr, 620' R of cntrln, slope 9
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)6', fence, 200' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 1
23PAPI 2-box right(3°)15', road, 210' from thr, 126' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 28
LD · CAT I
HQW
111.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 28
KHYX · 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+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
No

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated on runway 28. REIL is on runway 10. PAPI is on runways 05, 23, 10, and 28. HIRL is on runway 10/28. MIRL is on runway 05/23 and controlled by CTAF. PAPI on runways 10 and 28 operate continuously during daylight hours.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL and Jet A+ fuel are available 24 hours a day self-service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a 2-foot concrete culvert 100 feet from the runway 23 end, 80 feet to the left, and a 15-foot ditch across the approach end.Show FAA
  • 23The approach clearance slope for runway 23 is 20 to 1 to the decision height.Show FAA
  • 05The approach clearance slope for runway 05 is 20 to 1 to the decision height.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended on major holidays.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KHYX

Answer card
ICAO
KHYX
Name
SAGINAW COUNTY/H W BROWNE
Location
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
Elevation
601.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,601.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
260° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Saginaw County/H W Browne sits in Saginaw, Michigan. Field elevation is 601.5 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 10/28 at 5,002 ft. This is a non-towered field. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 28 has the published ILS. Runway 28 also has MALSR lighting. Runway 10 has REIL. PAPI is published on both ends of 10/28 and on both ends of 05/23. HIRL is on 10/28. MIRL is on 05/23 and is controlled by CTAF. Great Lakes Approach handles clearance delivery. When approach is closed, Cleveland ARTCC is the backup contact listed in the remarks.

Harry W. Browne Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A+. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day. That helps for late arrivals. Watch runway 23 closely. The published remarks call out a culvert near the end of the runway and a ditch across the approach end. Deer and large birds are also reported on and near the airport. Major holidays can mean the airport is unattended, so plan ahead if you need local help.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KHYX and how long is it?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at KHYX. It is 5,002 ft asphalt.
Does KHYX have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one published ILS approach to runway 28.
Is Saginaw County/H W Browne towered?
No. KHYX is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KHYX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KHYX?
Harry W. Browne Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A+.
Is self-serve fuel available at KHYX?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL and Jet A+ are available 24 hours a day self-service.
What runway lighting is available at KHYX?
Runway 28 has MALSR. Runway 10 has REIL. PAPI is published on 05, 23, 10 and 28. HIRL is on 10/28. MIRL is on 05/23 and is controlled by CTAF.
Are there any runway 23 hazards at KHYX?
Yes. The published remarks call out a 2-foot concrete culvert near the runway 23 end. They also note a 15-foot ditch across the approach end. The remarks also note a 20:1 approach clearance slope for runway 23.

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