Hays Municipal Airport
Hays Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Hays in western Kansas, giving travelers a practical way to reach the city and the wider High Plains region. Identified as HYS and KHYS, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 1,999 feet (609 m), a detail that can matter for pilots as well as passengers interested in local flying conditions. For visitors, the airport offers a straightforward arrival point close to town, which helps keep the start or end of a trip simple and efficient.
About Hays Municipal Airport
Hays Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Hays in western Kansas, giving travelers a practical way to reach the city and the wider High Plains region. Identified as HYS and KHYS, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 1,999 feet (609 m), a detail that can matter for pilots as well as passengers interested in local flying conditions. For visitors, the airport offers a straightforward arrival point close to town, which helps keep the start or end of a trip simple and efficient.
Overview
Hays Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Hays in western Kansas, giving travelers a practical way to reach the city and the wider High Plains region. Identified as HYS and KHYS, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 1,999 feet (609 m), a detail that can matter for pilots as well as passengers interested in local flying conditions. For visitors, the airport offers a straightforward arrival point close to town, which helps keep the start or end of a trip simple and efficient.
Airfield facts
- Airport codes: HYS (IATA) and KHYS (ICAO)
- Location served: Hays, United States
- Time zone: America/Chicago
- Runway 04/22: 4,501 feet, concrete, lighted
- Runway 16/34: 6,501 feet, asphalt, lighted
What travelers should know
For passengers, Hays Regional Airport is best thought of as a convenient regional airport rather than a large hub, so the experience is typically quicker and less crowded than at major city airports. Its lighted runways support operations after dark, while the longer 16/34 runway adds flexibility for aircraft using the field in varying weather and wind conditions. Because regional airports often have fewer on-site services than larger terminals, it is wise to confirm flight details ahead of time, arrive with ground transportation plans in place, and keep Central Time in mind when coordinating pickups, hotel check-ins, or onward travel around Hays.
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FAQ
Hays Municipal Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Hays Municipal Airport is located in Hays, United States (North America), at coordinates 38.850°, -99.270°.
- Its IATA code is HYS and its ICAO code is KHYS.
- Hays Municipal Airport serves Hays, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Hays Municipal Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Hays Municipal Airport sits at latitude 38.850° and longitude -99.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HYS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HYS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HYS on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.