3
Runways
17
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
KDYS
FAA
DYS
Elevation
1,790.3 ft MSL
Runways
3
Frequencies
17
Tower
Yes
Fuel
A+
Coordinates
32.418, -99.857
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
1,790.3 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
Fuel Types
A+
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
FORT WORTH
Coordinates
32.4185, -99.8565
Ownership
Air Force
Current Weather
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163/343 | 163 / 343 | 3,500 ft | 60 ft | DIRT | - | - | - |
| 16/34 | 16 / 34 | 13,500 ft | 300 ft | CONC | HIGH | - | 57 |
| 164/344 | 164 / 344 | 3,498 ft | 60 ft | ASPH | - | - | 40 |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APCH/P DEP/P | 338.3 | ABILENE RGNL | DYESS | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 127.2 | ABILENE RGNL | DYESS | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 282.3 | ABILENE RGNL | DYESS | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| APCH/P DEP/P | XXX.XXX | ABILENE RGNL | DYESS | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | ATIS | 24 |
| COMD POST | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | COMD POST | 24 |
| DYS ASOS | XXX.XXX | - | - | DYS ASOS | - |
| DYS TACAN | XXX.XXX | DYESS | - | DYS TACAN | - |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | EMERG | 24 |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | EMERG | 24 |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | GND/P | 24 |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | GND/P | 24 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | LCL/P | 24 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | LCL/P | 24 |
| PMSV METRO | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | PMSV METRO | 24 |
| PTD | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | PTD | 24 |
| PTD | XXX.XXX | DYESS AFB | DYESS | PTD | 24 |
Airport Remarks
- RSTD: INBD ACFT WITH DV CODE 6 OR ABV CTC AFLD OPS 20 MIN PRIOR ARR MON-FRI, CTC COMD POST ON UHF OR DSN 461-1921. 45 MIN PRIOR WKEND AND HOL.
- CAUTION: INTS TRNG AND FORMATION FLT OF HVY ACFT IN THE IMMED VCNTY.
- MISC: ALL AMC ACFT CTC AMCC PRIOR TO ARR DSN 461-1984, C325-696-1984..
- PPR CTC AFLD MGMT AT 7OSS.OSAA.AMOPS@US.AF.MIL FOR PPR REQ FORM DSN 461-2515/2258. MIN 24 HR NOTICE RQR AND REQ NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR. PPR VALID +/- 30 MINUTES OF SKED LDG. ALL DIVERTS MUST CTC AFLD MGMT TO CONFIRM RAMP SPACE/TRAN SVC AVBL.
- CSTMS/AG/IMG: CSTMS AVBL, CTC SECURITY FORCES DSN 461-2131/2132 24 HR IN ADVANCE.
- CAUTION: ACFT LRGR THAN C130 ONLY ALLOWED 180 DEG TURNS ON CONC SFC AT N AND S ENDS OF RWY 16-34.
- TFC PAT: DUR VMC DEP ACFT MUST REMAIN AT OR BLW 3000' TIL FLD BDRY TO ENSURE SEPARATION FR VFR OVERHEAD.
- BEARING STRENGTH RWY 161-341: AUW 155.
- TFC PAT: RSRS APPLIES TO ALL LOCAL ACFT. B1 8000', C130 5000' SEPARATION, B1 RQR MIN CEIL/VIS 1500'/3 SM AND RWY SFC DRY.
- JASU: 1(MD-3) 1(A/M32A-60A) 1(A/M32A-86) 1(A/M32A-95).
- FLUID: LPOX DE-ICE.
- OIL: O-133-148-156.
- CAUTION: EXTV VFR ASSAULT STRIP TFC W OF RWY 16-34.
- CAUTION: AFLD SIGNS RQR B52 ACFT EXIT RWY 16-34 AT TWY F.
- SERVICE: TRAN ALERT SVC AVBL MON-FRI 1400-0400Z++; CLSD WKEND AND HOL.
- CAUTION: DURING BWC MODERATE AND SEVERE, AIRCREWS SHOULD COMPLY WITH OWNING MAJCOM/UNIT GUIDANCE; AIRCREWS CAN OBTAIN CURRENT BWC FR ATIS/PTD. BASH PHASE II IN EFFECT APR - JUN AND SEP - NOV.
- CAUTION: COMSEC STORED AT COMMAND POST.
- RSTD: NO ARR/DEP WHEN LIGHTNING WI 5 NM WO OG/CC APVL.
- RSTD: QUIET HR POLICY 0400-1000Z++.
- MISC: AFLD WX MNT BY AN/FMQ-19 ASOS, AUGMENTED BY HUMAN OBSN WHEN RQR. ATC WILL RELAY TWR PREV VIS, RCR/RSC AND VIRGA RMK TO ACFT. AUGMENTED SFC VIS RSTD 090-160 BY BLDG.
- MISC: FOR CUSTOMS REFER TO FCG OR AP-1.
- RSTD: PPR VALID +/- 30 MINUTES. PPR WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR TRAN ACFT REQ RWY 163/343 AND RWY 164/344. LZ164/344 HAS A NON-STD LTG SYS. TRAN ACFT MUST OBTAIN BRIEFING FM 317 OSK PRIOR TO NGT OPNS. WITHOUT FORMAL NOTIFICATION FROM 317 OSK, TRAN ACFT USING RWY 163/343 OR 164/344 AT NGT WITHOUT LGT (OVERT OR COVERT) AND WITH RESPECTIVE MAJCOM/A3 APVL MUST NOTIFY AFLD MGMT AND REQ SEPARATE NOTAM FOR UNLGTD LZ OPNS.
- PARK SPOTS A1 AND B1 USED FOR TAXI OPNS ONLY.
- RSTD: PRK SPOTS A12, A13 AND A20 ARE DESIGNATED ACFT GRD EQPT (AGE) SPOTS.
- RSTD: TYE RAMP CLSD.
- RSTD: TWY G RSTD TO DAYLT OPS ONLY; EXC NVG OPS AND MAINT TOW.
- SERVICE-FUEL: A+ IS NATO F-24 EQUIVALENT WITH EXTRA ADDITIVES (CI/LI AND SDA).
- RSTD: PRK SPOTS A1 & B1 AVBL FOR TAXI ONLY.
- COMMUNICATIONS-TWR: UHF EQUIPPED ACFT SHALL USE 257.675 TO MAX EXTENT POSSIBLE.
- MISC: WX FCST SVC AVBL DUR AFLD OPR HRS; DSN 461-2524, C325-696-2524. ALL 175-1 WX REQ RQR 2 HR NOTICE.
- TRAN ALERT: NO MIL FLEET SVC AVBL, LTD TRAN SVC AVBL.
- CAUTION: NMRS UNMKD SPALLS THRU OUT RWY 16/34. CTC AFLD MGMT OPS DSN 461-2515 FOR FURTHER INFO.
- RSTD: B-52 ACFT APCH/LDG DYESS AFB MUST PRVD AT LEAST 2-4 HRS NOTICE BFR ARR FOR AFLD PREP.
- OPRG HRS: OPR 1300-0559Z++ MON-FRI FOR ALL ACFT, 1500-2300Z++ SAT-SUN FOR 7 BW AND 317 AW ONLY; CLSD HOL, HOL WKEND AND AFGSC FAM DAYS. IN CASE OF AFT HR EMERG NTFY 7 BW COMD POST AT 325-696-1921.
- MISC: FIRE BOTTLES LCTD AT N AND S HAMMERHEADS.
- TPA: 1210 FT AGL RECTANGULAR, 1710 FT AGL OVERHEAD.
- RWY LNDG ZONE CLSD.
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KDYS Operational Overview
Location & Facility
DYESS AFB (KDYS) is a military airport restricted to private use located in ABILENE, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,790.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 32.4185°N, 99.8565°W.
Runways
DYESS AFB has 3 runways. The longest runway (163/343) measures 3,500 feet by 60 feet with a dirt surface. Other runways include 16/34 (13,500 ft, CONC), 164/344 (3,498 ft, ASPH).
Communications & Operations
DYESS AFB is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 269.175 MHz. A total of 17 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Services & Fuel
DYESS AFB offers A+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KDYS?
KDYS is the ICAO identifier for DYESS AFB, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in ABILENE, Texas, United States.
How many runways does DYESS AFB have?
DYESS AFB (KDYS) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KDYS?
The field elevation of DYESS AFB is 1,790.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.
Is fuel available at KDYS?
Yes, DYESS AFB offers A+ fuel.
What is the longest runway at KDYS?
The longest runway at DYESS AFB is 13,500 feet long.
How do I access complete data for KDYS?
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Where is DYESS AFB located?
DYESS AFB (KDYS) is located in ABILENE, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 1,790.3 ft MSL.