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Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS/DYS) — Abilene, United States

At a glance

Fuel
Jet A+
Tower
133
Runways
16/34, 161/341, 162/342, 163/343 +
Elevation
1,789 ft

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
9 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KDYS
  • Name: Dyess Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 32.420799
  • Longitude: -99.854599
  • Elevation: 1789 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Abilene
  • IATA Code: DYS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 4115x91m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 57
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 161/341

  • Designation: 161/341
  • Dimensions: 1067x18m
  • Surface: GRE
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 162/342

  • Designation: 162/342
  • Dimensions: 1067x18m
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 163/343

  • Designation: 163/343
  • Dimensions: 3500 x 60 ft
  • Surface: DIRT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 164/344

  • Designation: 164/344
  • Dimensions: 3498 x 60 ft
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 40
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 133.000 MHz
  • Ground: 118.350 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 139.300, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A+
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M1295/
critical
Aerodrome closed
AERODROME CLSD CONTACT DYESS COMMAND POST AT 325-696-1921 FOR EMERGENCIES.
2026-10-28 03:30 UTC 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC
M1153/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME KDYS AD AIRPORT DIAGRAM CHART CORRECTION. THE DYESS AIR FORCE BASE AIRPORT DIAGRAM IS INCORRECT. LANDING ZONE 164/344, ALSO KNOWN AS TYE LANDING ZONE, IS THE WESTERN LANDING ZONE. LANDING ZONE 163/343, ALSO KNOWN AS JACKRABBIT LANDING ZONE, IS THE EASTERN LANDING ZONE. THE PUBLISHED AIRPOR…
2026-09-17 22:36 UTC 2026-12-15 23:59 UTC
M1288/
caution
Apron closed
C-130 RAMP CLSD PARKING SPOTS U1 AND U2.
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC 2026-10-29 05:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 13:25 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KDYS?
The tower frequency at Dyess Air Force Base is 133 MHz.
What fuel is available at KDYS?
Dyess Air Force Base offers Jet A+.
Does KDYS require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KDYS located?
Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) is located in Abilene, United States.
What is the IATA code for KDYS?
The IATA code for Dyess Air Force Base is DYS.
How long is the runway at KDYS?
The main runway at Dyess Air Force Base (16/34) measures 4115x91m.