AOPA Airports: Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS)

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Dyess Air Force Base

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Cstms/Ag/Img: Cstms Avbl, CTC Security Forces Dsn 461-2131/2132 24 Hr in Advance

Rstd: Ppr Rqr; CTC Airfield Ops Dsn 461-2515/2258. Min 24 Hr Ntc Rqr and No More Than 7 Days Prior

Misc: All Amc Acft CTC Amcc Prior to Arr Dsn 461-1984, C325-696-1984

Service-Fuel: A+ is Nato F-24 Equivalent with Extra Additives (Ci/Li and Sda)

Rstd: Haz Cargo Ops Unavbl

Rstd: Twy G Rstd to Daylt Ops Only; Exc Nvg Ops and Maint Tow

Caution: Tacan Checkpoint Sign Lctd Next to Twy B Has Incorrect Legend; Brg 351 Should Read 352

Caution: Ints Trng and Formation Flt of Hvy Acft in the Immed Vcnty

Rstd: Tye Ramp Clsd

Caution: Mandatory Vfr Hold Signs Missing

Rstd: Prk Spots A12, A13 and A20 are Designated Acft Grd Eqpt (Age) Spots

Rstd: Prk Spots A1, B1 Avbl for Taxi Only. Twy E Clsd to B1; for Emerg Use Only

Park Spots A1 and B1 Used for Taxi Opns Only

Rstd: Prior to Obtaining Ppr for Rwys 162/342 and 163/343 Ops, Tran Acft Must Receive Briefing From 317 Ag Tactics Dsn 461-2318/5048

Misc: for Customs Refer to Fcg or Ap-1

Misc: Afld Wx Mnt by An/Fmq-19 Asos, Augmented by Human Observer When Required Dur Opr Hr. Atc Will Relay Twr Prevailing Vis, Rcr/Rsc and Virga Remarks to Acft. Augmented Obsn Sfc Vis Rstd 090-160 Degs by Bldgs

Misc: Wx Opr H24 0600z++ Mon Thru 0700z++ Sat; Clsd Wkend and Hol. Dsn 461-2524, C325-696-2524, Fax Ext 4458. Remote Wx Briefing Avbl Via 26 Ows at Barksdale Afb Dsn 331-2651, Toll Free 1-866-223-9328, Fax Dsn 331-2609

Rstd: Acc Quiet Hr Policy 0430-1200z++

Rstd: No Arr/Dep When Lightning Wi 5 Nm Wo Og/Cc Apvl

Caution: Comsec Stored at Command Post

Caution: During Bwc Moderate and Severe, Aircrews Should Comply with Owning Majcom/Unit Guidance; Aircrews Can Obtain Current Bwc Fr Atis/Ptd

Service: Tran Alert Svc Avbl Mon-Fri 1400-0400z++; Clsd Wkend and Hol

Caution: Afld Signs Rqr B52 Acft Exit Rwy 16-34 at Twy F

Caution: Extv Vfr Assault Strip Tfc W of Rwy 16-34

Oil: O-133-148-156

Fluid: Lpox De-Ice

Jasu: 1(Md-3) 1(Ma-1a) 1(Am32a-60a) 1(A/M32a-86)

See Flip Ap/1 Supplementary Arpt Rmk

Tfc Pat: Rsrs Applies to All Acc Acft B-1 8000', C-130 5000' Separation, B-1 Acft Rqr Min Ceil/Vis 1500'/3 Sm and Rwy Sfc Dry

Misc: Afld Designated As Orbital Ldg Site

Bearing Strength Rwy 161-341: Auw 155

Tfc Pat: Dur Vmc Dep Acft Must Remain at or Blw 3000' Til Fld Bdry to Ensure Separation Fr Vfr Overhead

Caution: Acft C130 and Larger, 180ø Turns Allowed Only on Concrete Sfc at N and S Ends of Rwy 16-34

Rstd: Inbd Acft with Dv Code 6 or Abv CTC Afld Ops 20 Min Prior Arr Mon-Fri, CTC Comd Post on Raymond 37 (349.4) or Dsn 461-1921, 45 Min Prior Arr Wkend and Hol

RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 325/696-2636

NOTAMs | TFR's

Runway 16/34

Dimensions:	13500 x 300ft. / 4114.8 x 91.4m	Weight Bearing Cap:	Single wheel: 155000 lb
Surface:	pem, no surface treatment, condition not reported	Runway Edge Lights:	high

#	Elev/Hdg	Markings	Approach Lights	ILS/LOC
16	1788.8ft. MSL 0.0% down	precision	approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-I Config. runway visual range: Touchdown visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI	ILS

34	1786.3ft. MSL 0.0% up	precision	runway visual range: Touchdown visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-I Config.	ILS

Runway 162/342

Dimensions:	3500 x 60ft. / 1066.8 x 18.3m	Weight Bearing Cap:
Surface:	gre, no surface treatment, condition not reported	Runway Edge Lights:

#	Elev/Hdg	Tr. Pat.	Approach Lights
162	No Data	No Data	No Data

342	No Data	No Data	No Data

Runway 163/343

Dimensions:	3498 x 60ft. / 1066.2 x 18.3m	Weight Bearing Cap:
Surface:	asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported	Runway Edge Lights:

#	Elev/Hdg	Tr. Pat.	Approach Lights
163	1793.9ft. MSL 0.1% up	No Data	No Data

343	1798.7ft. MSL 0.1% down	No Data	No Data

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Services at this airport:

Services:
Engine Repair: MajorAirframe Repair: MajorBulk Oxygen: Low
Fuel: 115 Octane, Jet B +Icing Inhibitor

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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:	N32 25.1086' / W99 51.3927'32.4184765-99.8565447
Charts:	NACO: Dallas-Ft Worth Sectional
Mag Var:	08E (1990)
ARTCC:	Fort Worth (ZFW)
FSS:	Fort Worth (FTW) 817-541-3474
NOTAM Facility:	FTW
Approach/Departure Control Facility	ABI
Pattern Altitude:	Rectangular 3000'; Overhead 3500'
Wind Indicator:	Present (unlit)
Seg. Circle:	No
Lighting:	No data

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Type	Location/Call	Freq./Phone	Sector
Approach/Departure	Abilene	125.0	EAST
Approach/Departure	Abilene	127.2	WEST
AS ASGND	Dyess	121.3
EMERG	Dyess	121.5
Ground Control	Dyess	118.35
Tower	Dyess	133.0
PTD	Dyess	139.3

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ID	Type	Freq	Radial	Distance
DYS	TACAN	.0	087	0 nm
ABI	VORTAC	113.7	165	4 nm
TQA	VOR/DME	111.6	340	11 nm
SWW	NDB	275.0	087	31 nm
UBC	NDB	239.0	360	45 nm
AKL	NDB	407.0	181	47 nm

Contact Addresses

Owner:	Airport Manager:
USAF	Commander
Dyess Afb	Dyess Afb
Abilene, TX 79607	Abilene, TX 79607

	Airport Manager Admin

Attendance:	Attended Clsd Wkend And Hol.Year-round,Mon-Fri/1400-0800z++
Tower:	Air Traffic Control Tower, 18 hrs/day, everyday, year-roundPrimary Approach Control Hrs: 24ATIS Hrs: CONTINUOUS
Elevation:	1,789 ft (545.3 m) (Estimated)
Location:	5.00 mi. SW of Abilene
Beacon:	Present (white-green)
Approaches:	ILS, DME, LOC, VOR, TACAN
Runways:	16/34 (unpaved) , 162/342 (unpaved) , 163/343 Longest paved runway: 3498 ft
Fees:	No data

APD	AIRPORT DIAGRAM	118.2 KB
IAP	HI-ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 16	193.4 KB
IAP	HI-ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 34	203.9 KB
IAP	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 16	196.9 KB
IAP	ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 34	208.9 KB
IAP	VOR/DME RWY 16	170.4 KB
IAP	VOR/DME RWY 34	181.2 KB
IAP	HI-TACAN RWY 16	180.6 KB
IAP	HI-TACAN RWY 34	179.4 KB
IAP	TACAN RWY 16	181.5 KB
IAP	TACAN RWY 34	182.4 KB
MIN	RADAR MINIMUMS	37.4 KB