Dyess Air Force Base (DYS): Codes, Runways & Location
Dyess Air Force Base (IATA: DYS · ICAO: KDYS) is a medium-sized airport serving Abilene, United States. It lies at 32.4208° N, 99.8546° W, 1789 ft (545 m) above sea level.
Overview of Dyess Air Force Base
Dyess Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Abilene in United States. It is identified by the IATA code DYS and the ICAO code KDYS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Dyess Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4115 m (13500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, dirt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1789 ft (545 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) about 16 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,115 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dyess Air Force Base
Where is Dyess Air Force Base located?
Dyess Air Force Base is located in Abilene, United States. Its coordinates are 32.4208° N, 99.8546° W.
What is the airport code for Dyess Air Force Base?
Dyess Air Force Base has an IATA code of DYS and an ICAO code of KDYS.
How long is the runway at Dyess Air Force Base?
Dyess Air Force Base's longest runway is about 4115 m (13500 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Dyess Air Force Base have?
Dyess Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, dirt surfacing.
Is Dyess Air Force Base a major airport?
Dyess Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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