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KDYS — Dyess Air Force Base

Dyess Air Force Base

ToweredAbilene, TX • 1,789' MSL

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KDYS Runways3 runways

KDYS has 3 runways. The longest is 16/34 at 13,500 ft × 300 ft (asphalt).

16/34Lighted13,500 ft × 300 ftAsphalt
161/341No runway lights3,500 ft × 60 ftGRE
162/342No runway lights3,500 ft × 60 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KDYS Field Data

KDYS field elevation is 1,789 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KDYS is 2,790 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at KDYS: Jet A+.

Field elevation1,789 ft MSL
Pattern altitude2,790 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
FuelJet A+Availability — call for price
Control towerTowered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KDYS Frequencies

Ground118.35
Tower133.0
Approach/Departure125.0
Approach/Departure127.2
PMSV38.325
POST31.1
POST34.94
PTD139.3

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Frequently Asked About KDYS

Is KDYS (Dyess Air Force Base) a towered airport?

Yes, KDYS is a towered airport with tower frequency 133.0 MHz.

How long is the runway at KDYS?

KDYS has 3 runways (16/34, 161/341, 162/342). The longest runway is 13,500 feet.

Which runway is longest at KDYS?

Runway 16/34 is the longest at KDYS — 13,500 ft × 300 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KDYS?

KDYS uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 2,790 feet MSL at a field elevation of 1,789 feet.

Does KDYS have fuel?

Yes. KDYS (Dyess Air Force Base) has Jet A+ available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KDYS?

KDYS (Dyess Air Force Base) has a field elevation of 1,789 feet MSL.

Where is KDYS located?

KDYS (Dyess Air Force Base) is located in Abilene, TX.