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

Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS/DYS) serves Abilene, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 5 runways (16/34, 161/341). Field elevation is 1789 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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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: No
  • 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: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • 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: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • 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

M0491/26 warning
Runway closed
RWY 163/343 CLSD
2026-04-27 13:19:00 2026-07-24 23:59:00
M0779/26 caution
Apron closed
B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOT A8 TOW IN TOW OUT ONLY
2026-06-29 20:13:00 2026-07-30 23:59:00
M0717/26 caution
Apron closed
B-1 RAMP CLSD PARKING SPOT B22
2026-06-17 13:36:00 2026-09-17 12:00:00

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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Dyess Air Force Base (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.