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Hays Regional Airport

IATA HYSICAO KHYSLocal HYS🇺🇸 Hays
Coordinates
38.8445°N, 99.2731°W
Elevation
1,999 ft (609 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
21:03
Civil dusk
21:34

About 14h 39m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Hays Regional Airport

Hays Regional Airport is three miles southeast of Hays, in Ellis County, Kansas, United States. It is used for general aviation and is home to one airline, United Express.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 346,501 ft / 1,982 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
04 / 224,501 ft / 1,372 m75 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3125.525 MHz
CNTRKANSAS CITY CNTR124.400 MHz
RDOWICHITA RDO122.300 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HAYS CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,178 ft
Obstacle2,136 ft
Obstacle2,182 ft
Obstacle2,169 ft
Obstacle2,215 ft
Obstacle2,139 ft
Obstacle2,116 ft
Obstacle2,149 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hays Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hays Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Hays Regional Airport is KHYS, and its IATA code is HYS.

Where is Hays Regional Airport located?

Hays Regional Airport is medium airport located in Hays, United States, at an elevation of 1,999 ft (609 m).

How many runways does Hays Regional Airport have?

Hays Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,501 ft / 1,982 m.

What time zone is Hays Regional Airport in?

Hays Regional Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hays Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hays Regional Airport is approximately 4.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hays Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Hays Regional Airport is Philip Ranch Airport (73KS), about 4.5 nm to the sse, followed by Rans Airport and Moore Homestead Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hays Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.