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Abilene Dyess Air Force Base Airport (KDYS / DYS)

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KDYS airport at a glance

ICAO code: KDYS
IATA code: DYS
City: Abilene
Region: Texas
Country: United States
Elevation: 1,789 ft (545 m)
Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
Coordinates: 32.4208° N, 99.8546° W
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Weather & airport info KDYS

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 09:55 UTC

Wind: 7 kt (13 km/h) from northwest (320°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: no significant clouds
Temperature: 15 °C (dew point 9 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,013 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KDYS 030955Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E SLP109 T01510086

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 02:00–07:00 UTC
9 kt (17 km/h) from southwest (220°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 4,000 ft
03 Nov, 07:00–14:00 UTCbecoming
9 kt (17 km/h) from west-northwest (300°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant clouds
03 Nov, 14:00–19:00 UTCbecoming
12 kt (22 km/h) from north-northwest (330°), gusts up to 18 kt · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 5,000 ft
03 Nov, 19:00–23:00 UTCbecoming
12 kt (22 km/h) from north-northwest (330°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 6,000 ft
03 Nov, 23:00–07:00 UTCbecoming
6 kt (11 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 6,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF AMD KDYS 030240Z 0302/0407 22009KT 9999 BKN040 QNH2980INS BECMG 0302/0303 26012KT 9999 BKN120 QNH2982INS BECMG 0305/0306 27012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2984INS BECMG 0307/0308 30009KT 9999 SKC QNH2985INS BECMG 0314/0315 33012G18KT 9999 FEW050 QNH2995INS BECMG 0319/0320 33012KT 9999 BKN060 QNH2993INS BECMG 0323/0400 VRB06KT 9999 BKN060 QNH2996INS TX21/0303Z TN14/0313Z

Airport

Elevation: 1,789 ft (545 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:58 / 17:47 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
16/34	4,115 m (13,500 ft)	asphalt/concrete	yes
161/341	1,067 m (3,500 ft)	gravel	no
162/342	1,067 m (3,500 ft)	asphalt	no

Radio frequencies

ATIS: 38.57
Ground: 118.35
Tower: 133

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KDYS

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (10)

Minimums (1)

RADAR MINIMUMS

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KDYS(17)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedAerodromeM1319/26· from 05 Nov, 17:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 18:00 UTC
Aerodrome FULL QUIET hours and TOTAL ramp SILENCE in EFFECT. runway 16/34 and LZ 164/344 closed to all ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES, and PATTERN ACTIVITY. TRANSIENT operations SUSPENDED. all RAMPS and TWYS closed to ENGINE STARTS/TEST RUNS, APU/EPU operations, POWERED AGE/GSE, TOWING, and HIGH-DECIBEL MAINTENANCE. RECOVERIES restricted to DECLARED IFE or HHQ OPERATIONAL ALERT SORTIES only.
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AERODROME FULL QUIET HOURS AND TOTAL RAMP SILENCE IN EFFECT. RWY 16/34 AND LZ 164/344 CLOSED TO ALL ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES, AND PATTERN ACTIVITY. TRANSIENT OPS SUSPENDED. ALL RAMPS AND TWYS CLOSED TO ENGINE STARTS/TEST RUNS, APU/EPU OPS, POWERED AGE/GSE, TOWING, AND HIGH-DECIBEL MAINTENANCE. RECOVERIES RESTRICTED TO DECLARED IFE OR HHQ OPERATIONAL ALERT SORTIES ONLY.
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M1319/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2611051700
C) 2611051800
E) AERODROME FULL QUIET HOURS AND TOTAL RAMP SILENCE IN EFFECT. RWY 16/34 AND LZ 164/344 CLOSED TO ALL ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES, AND PATTERN ACTIVITY. TRANSIENT OPS SUSPENDED. ALL RAMPS AND TWYS CLOSED TO ENGINE STARTS/TEST RUNS, APU/EPU OPS, POWERED AGE/GSE, TOWING, AND HIGH-DECIBEL MAINTENANCE. RECOVERIES RESTRICTED TO DECLARED IFE OR HHQ OPERATIONAL ALERT SORTIES ONLY.
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ClosedOtherM1307/26· from 05 Nov, 05:00 UTC · until 06 Nov, 05:00 UTC
The C-130 ramp parking spots V1 and R3 are closed for spall repairs.
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C-130 RAMP PARKING SPOTS V1 AND R3 CLSD FOR SPALL REPAIRS.
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M1307/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2611050500
C) 2611060500
E) C-130 RAMP PARKING SPOTS V1 AND R3 CLSD FOR SPALL REPAIRS.
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ClosedOtherM1320/26· until 05 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The northwest corner of the transient ramp and the east half of the transient overflow ramp are closed to non-participating aircraft.
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NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRANSIENT RAMP AND EAST HALF OF TRANSIENT OVERFLOW RAMP CLOSED TO NON-PARTICIPATING AIRCRAFT
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M1320/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610311953
C) 2611052359
E) NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRANSIENT RAMP AND EAST HALF OF TRANSIENT OVERFLOW RAMP CLOSED TO NON-PARTICIPATING AIRCRAFT
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ClosedOtherM1249/26· until 02 Dec, 23:59 UTC
B-1 ramp parking spots A5, A6, B4, B5, B6 are closed. Men and equipment are working there.
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B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOTS A5, A6, B4, B5, B6 CLSD. MEN AND EQUIPMENT WORK IN PROGRESS.
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M1249/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610151257
C) 2612022359
E) B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOTS A5, A6, B4, B5, B6 CLSD. MEN AND EQUIPMENT WORK IN PROGRESS.
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ClosedApron: closedM1246/26· until 12 Jan, 12:00 UTC
The B-1 aircraft ramp is closed. This affects parking spots A14, A18, and B22.
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B-1 RAMP CLSD PARKING SPOTS A14, A18, AND B22.
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M1246/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QMNLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610141843
C) 2701121200
E)
B-1 RAMP CLSD PARKING SPOTS A14, A18, AND B22.
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Out of serviceOtherM1197/26· until 28 Dec, 12:00 UTC
The Weather Pilot-to-Meteorological Service is out of service. Contact Sheppard AFB for assistance.
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WEATHER PILOT-TO-METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE OTS. CONTACT SHEPPARD AFB FOR ASSISTANCE.
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M1197/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2609301618
C) 2612281200
E) WEATHER PILOT-TO-METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE OTS. CONTACT SHEPPARD AFB FOR ASSISTANCE.
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NoticeOtherM1321/26· until 05 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Aircraft requiring to land should expect extreme servicing delays. For questions, please contact Airfield Management at DSN 461-2515.
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AIRCRAFT REQUIRING TO LAND EXPECT EXTREME SERVICING DELAYS. CONTACT AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT AT DSN 461-2515 FOR QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.
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M1321/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610311955
C) 2611052359
E) AIRCRAFT REQUIRING TO LAND EXPECT EXTREME SERVICING DELAYS. CONTACT AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT AT DSN 461-2515 FOR QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.
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NoticeOtherM1317/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The navigation aid DYS TACAN is for military use only, with unserviceable radials (R214 clockwise to R289) and approaches (TCN W Runway 16 and TCN W Runway 34).
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NAVAID DYS TACAN FOR MILITARY USE ONLY WITH UNSERVICABLE RADIALS (R214 CW R289) AND APPROACHES (TCN W RWY 16 & TCN W RWY 34)
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M1317/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610302043
C) 2611302359
E) NAVAID DYS TACAN FOR MILITARY USE ONLY WITH UNSERVICABLE RADIALS (R214 CW R289) AND APPROACHES (TCN W RWY 16 & TCN W RWY 34)
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9 more NOTAMs

NoticeOtherM1306/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The taxiway E location sign and taxiway A directional sign are unlit.
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TWY E LOCATION SIGN/TWY A DIRECTIONAL SIGN UNLIT.
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M1306/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610291352
C) 2612302359
E) TWY E LOCATION SIGN/TWY A DIRECTIONAL SIGN UNLIT.
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NoticeOtherM1305/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The taxiway E south location and mandatory sign are unlit.
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TWY E SOUTH LOCATION/MANDATORY SIGN UNLIT.
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M1305/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610291350
C) 2612302359
E) TWY E SOUTH LOCATION/MANDATORY SIGN UNLIT.
```
NoticeOtherM1304/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The taxiway B navaid check point sign is unlit.
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TWY B NAVAID CHECK POINT SIGN UNLIT.
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M1304/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610291349
C) 2612302359
E) TWY B NAVAID CHECK POINT SIGN UNLIT.
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NoticeOtherM1303/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The taxiway C location sign and taxiway A direction sign are unlit.
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TWY C LOCATION SIGN/TWY A DIRECTION SIGN UNLIT.
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M1303/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610291348
C) 2612302359
E) TWY C LOCATION SIGN/TWY A DIRECTION SIGN UNLIT.
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NoticeOtherM1302/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The taxiway F holding position sign for the Instrument Landing System (ILS) south side is not lighted.
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TWY F HOLDING POSITION SIGN FOR ILS SOUTH SIDE NOT LGTD.
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M1302/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610291347
C) 2612302359
E) TWY F HOLDING POSITION SIGN FOR ILS SOUTH SIDE NOT LGTD.
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NoticeOtherM1301/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The taxiway A location sign and taxiway E directional sign are unlit.
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TWY A LOCATION SIGN/TWY E DIRECTIONAL SIGN UNLIT.
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M1301/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610291345
C) 2612302359
E) TWY A LOCATION SIGN/TWY E DIRECTIONAL SIGN UNLIT.
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NoticeOtherM1300/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The taxiway F/A directional and location sign are unlit.
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TWY F/A DIRECTIONAL/LOCATION SIGN UNLIT.
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M1300/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610291343
C) 2612302359
E) TWY F/A DIRECTIONAL/LOCATION SIGN UNLIT.
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NoticeOtherM1279/26· until 14 Dec, 23:59 UTC
B-1 ramp parking spots A21 and B21 are restricted to tow-in and tow-out only.
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B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOTS A21 AND B21 RESTRICTED TO TOW-IN TOW-OUT ONLY.
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M1279/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610212026
C) 2612142359
E) B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOTS A21 AND B21 RESTRICTED TO TOW-IN TOW-OUT ONLY.
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NoticeOtherM1222/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
No combat offload and crew swaps are authorized on the TA ramp due to limited parking. Only coordinated transient aircraft parking is allowed.
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NO COMBAT OFFLOAD AND CREW SWAPS AUTHORIZED ON THE TA RAMP DUE TO LIMITED PARKING. COORDINATED TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PARKING ONLY.
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M1222/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZFW/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3225N09951W005
A) KDYS
B) 2610061336
C) 2612312359
E) NO COMBAT OFFLOAD AND CREW SWAPS AUTHORIZED ON THE TA RAMP DUE TO LIMITED PARKING. COORDINATED TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PARKING ONLY.
```

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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KDYS airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Abilene airport (KDYS) today?

There are currently 15 valid NOTAMs for Abilene (KDYS). Affected: Other: closed; Apron: closed; Other: out of service. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Abilene airport (KDYS)?

According to the latest weather report for KDYS (METAR, 03 Nov, 09:55 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 7 kt (13 km/h) from northwest (320°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 15 °C (dew point 9 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Abilene airport (KDYS)?

Abilene (KDYS) has 3 runways: runway 16/34 with 4,115 m (13,500 ft), asphalt/concrete, runway 161/341 with 1,067 m (3,500 ft), gravel and runway 162/342 with 1,067 m (3,500 ft), asphalt. The longest is 4,115 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Abilene airport (KDYS)?

Frequencies at KDYS: Tower 133 MHz, Ground 118.35 MHz and ATIS 38.57 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Dyess Air Force Base?

The ICAO code is KDYS and the IATA code is DYS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KDYS airport?

Dyess Air Force Base sits at 1,789 ft (545 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.

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