Hays Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Hays, United States. Its IATA code is HYS and its ICAO code is KHYS. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,999 ft (609 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 6,501 ft (1,982 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HYS
- ICAO code
- KHYS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,999 ft (609 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.8445, -99.2732
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,501 ft · 1,372 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 16/34 | 6,501 ft · 1,982 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hays Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DDC Dodge City Regional Airport | Dodge City, United States | 135 km · 84 mi |
| SLN Salina Municipal Airport | Salina, United States | 141 km · 88 mi |
| GCK Garden City Regional Airport | Garden City, United States | 162 km · 101 mi |
| MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | McCook, United States | 189 km · 117 mi |
| ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport | Wichita, United States | 209 km · 130 mi |
| EAR Kearney Regional Airport | Kearney, United States | 211 km · 131 mi |
| MHK Manhattan Regional Airport | Manhattan, United States | 227 km · 141 mi |
| LBL Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport | Liberal, United States | 249 km · 155 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HYS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,450 | 901 | 783 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,793 | 1,114 | 968 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,158 | 1,341 | 1,165 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,181 | 1,355 | 1,178 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,272 | 4,519 | 3,926 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,602 | 4,723 | 4,105 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,882 | 4,898 | 4,256 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,838 | 5,491 | 4,772 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,668 | 6,007 | 5,220 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,760 | 6,065 | 5,270 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,512 | 6,532 | 5,676 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,416 | 7,715 | 6,704 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,511 | 7,774 | 6,755 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,844 | 8,602 | 7,475 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,952 | 9,291 | 8,074 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,967 | 9,300 | 8,081 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 125.525 |
| CNTR | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 124.400 |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.300 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hays Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Hays Regional Airport is HYS and its ICAO code is KHYS.
Where is Hays Regional Airport located?
Hays Regional Airport is in Hays, Kansas, United States, at 38.8445, -99.2732.
What time zone is Hays Regional Airport in?
Hays Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hays Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 6,501 ft (1,982 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hays Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC), about 135 km (84 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.