FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(KDYS) Dyess Air Force Base
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Abilene, TX
Overview
Attendance:
Elevation:
1,790 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Altn Pmsv: Sheppard Afb 339.65.
FAA
Sfa.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
C
Fees:
None
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:33 am - 8:50 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:18 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
6:05 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
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Runway 16/34
Dimensions:
13,500 × 300 ft
(4,115 × 91 m)
(4,115 × 91 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 16 | 34 |
| Elevation: | 1,790.3 ft | 1,787.6 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.02% down | 0.02% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS | ILS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 163/343
Dimensions:
3,500 × 60 ft
(1,067 × 18 m)
(1,067 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
gre, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Rwy Used As an Assault Strip.
FAA
| Designator: | 163 | 343 |
| Elevation: | n/a | n/a |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 164/344
Dimensions:
3,498 × 60 ft
(1,066 × 18 m)
(1,066 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 164 | 344 |
| Elevation: | 1,793.9 ft | 1,798.7 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.14% up | 0.14% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: DYS
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: DYS
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 24 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| M0641/25 | 06/17/2025 1947 | 06/20/2025 1947 | M0641/25 NOTAMC M0637/25
A) KDYS |
| M0617/25 | 06/12/2025 2001 | 09/09/2025 2359 | TWY J TWY LOCATION SIGN LGT UNSERVICEABLE |
| 06/09/2025 1357 | 09/05/2025 2359 | B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOTS A1-A4 & B1-B4 CLOSED. MEN AND EQUIPMENT WORK IN PROGRESS. | |
| 06/09/2025 1356 | 08/07/2025 1200 | CRASH STATUS YELLOW - SUFFICIENT CAPABILITY IS PROVIDED FOR INITIAL RESPONSE TO C-20, C-22, C-32, C-37, C-40… | |
| 06/13/2025 0331 | 09/09/2025 2359 | RWY 16 LOCALIZER OBSTRUCTION 1 LIGHT OTS | |
| 06/09/2025 1528 | 09/05/2025 2359 | B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOT A5 TOW IN TOW OUT OPERATIONS ONLY. | |
| M0644/25 | 06/18/2025 1330 | 06/21/2025 1330 | M0644/25 NOTAMC M0634/25
A) KDYS |
| 06/09/2025 1355 | 09/05/2025 2359 | B-1 RAMP PARKING SPOT B8 CLOSED | |
Additional Remarks
Bearing Strength Rwy 161-341: Auw 155.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Ints Trng and Formation Flt of Hvy Acft in the Immed Vcnty.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Acft Lrgr Than C130 Only Allowed 180 Deg Turns on Conc Sfc At N and S Ends of Rwy 16-34.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Airfield Signs Rqr B52 Acft Exit Rwy 16-34 At Twy F.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Comsec Stored At Command Post.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: During Bwc Moderate and Severe, Aircrews Should Comply with Owning Majcom/Unit Guidance; Aircrews Can Obtain Current Bwc Fr Atis/Ptd. Bash Phase II in Effect Apr - Jun and Sep - Nov.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Extv VFR Assault Strip Tfc W of Rwy 16-34.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Nmrs Unmkd Spalls Thru Out Rwy 16/34. CTC Airfield Mgmt Operations Dsn 461-2515 for Further Info.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications-Twr: Uhf Equipped Acft Shall Use 257.675 to Max Extent Possible.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: Cstms Avbl, CTC Security Forces Dsn 461-2131/2132 24 Hr in Advance.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid: Lpox De-Ice.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: 1(Md-3) 1(Ma-1A) 1(Am32A-60A) 1(A/M32A-86).
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Airfield Wx Mnt by An/Fmq-19 Asos, Augmented by Human Obsn When Rqr. Atc Will Relay Twr Prev Vis, Rcr/Rsc and Virga Rmk to Acft. Augmented Sfc Vis Rstd 090-160 by Bldg.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: All Amc Acft CTC Amcc Prior to Arr Dsn 461-1984, C325-696-1984..
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Fire Bottles Lctd At N and S Hammerheads.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: for Customs Refer to Fcg or Ap-1.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Wx Fcst Svc Avbl Dur Airfield Opr Hrs; Dsn 461-2524, C325-696-2524. All 175-1 Wx Req Rqr 2 Hr Notice.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: O-133-148-156.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oprg Hrs: Opr 1300-0559Z++ Mon-Fri for All Acft, 1500-2300Z++ Sat-Sun for 7 Bw and 317 Aw Only; Clsd Hol, Hol Wkend and Afgsc Fam Days. in Case of Aft Hr Emerg Ntfy 7 Bw Comd Post At 325-696-1921.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Park Spots A1 and B1 Used for Taxi Operations Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr CTC Airfield Mgmt At 7Oss.Osaa.Amops@Us.Af.Mil for Prior Permission Required Req Form Dsn 461-2515/2258. Min 24 Hr Notice Rqr and Req No More Than 7 Days Prior. Prior Permission Required Valid +/- 30 Minutes of Sked Ldg. All Diverts Must CTC Airfield Mgmt to Confirm Ramp Space/Tran Svc Avbl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Quiet Hr Policy 0400-1000Z++.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: B-52 Acft Ldg Dyess Air Force Base Must Prvd At Least 2-4 Hrs Notice Bfr Arr for Airfield Prep.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Inbd Acft with Dv Code 6 or Abv CTC Airfield Operations 20 Min Prior Arr Mon-Fri, CTC Comd Post on Uhf or Dsn 461-1921. 45 Min Prior Wkend and Hol.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: No Arr/Dep When Lightning Wi 5 Nm Wo Og/Cc Apvl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Prior Permission Required Valid +/- 30 Minutes. Prior Permission Required Will not be Issued for Tran Acft Req Rwy 163/343 and Rwy 164/344. Lz164/344 Has A Non-Std Ltg Sys. Tran Acft Must Obtain Briefing Fm 317 Osk Prior to Ngt Opns. Without Formal Notification from 317 Osk, Tran Acft Using Rwy 163/343 or 164/344 At Ngt Without Lgt (Overt or Covert) and with Respective Majcom/A3 Apvl Must Notify Airfield Mgmt and Req Separate Notam for Unlgtd Lz Opns.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Prk Spots A1 & B1 Avbl for Taxi Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Prk Spots A12, A13 and A20 are Designated Acft Grd Eqpt (Age) Spots.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Twy G Rstd to Daylt Operations Only; Exc Nvg Operations and Maint Tow.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Tye Ramp Clsd.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service-Fuel: A+ is Nato F-24 Equivalent with Extra Additives (Ci/Li and Sda).
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service: Tran Alert Svc Avbl Mon-Fri 1400-0400Z++; Clsd Wkend and Hol.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Dur Vmc Dep Acft Must Remain At or Blw 3000' Til Field Bdry to Ensure Separation Fr VFR Overhead.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Rsrs Applies to All Local Acft. B1 8000', C130 5000' Separation, B1 Rqr Min Ceil/Vis 1500'/3 Sm and Rwy Sfc Dry.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: No Mil Fleet Svc Avbl, Ltd Tran Svc Avbl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 325/696-2636
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AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 32.41848, -99.85654
- 32° 25′ 6.5″ N, 99° 51′ 23.6″ W
- 32° 25.109′ N, 99° 51.393′ W
ARTCC:
Fort Worth (ZFW)
App/Depart Control Facility:
ABI
Chart:
NACO: Dallas-Ft Worth Sectional
FSS:
Fort Worth (FTW)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
05E (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
TPA: 1210 Ft AGL Rectangular, 1710 Ft AGL Overhead.
FAA
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 125.0 | EAST | Abilene |
| Approach/Departure | 127.2 | WEST | Abilene |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Dyess | |
| Ground Control | 118.35 | Dyess | |
| PTD - Pilot to Dispatcher | 139.3 | Dyess | |
| Tower | 133.0 | Dyess |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
None
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
Low
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
METARs from this airport:
METARs from nearby reporting stations:
TAFs
TAFs from this airport:
KDYS TAF
Issued:
4:00 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Today 4:00 PM - Tomorrow 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
12
G
18
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
15
G
25
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Tomorrow 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
12
G
18
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Tomorrow 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
BECMG
TAFs from nearby airports:
KABI TAF
9 nm E
Issued:
5:36 PM GMT
(4 hours ago)
Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
12
G
22
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Tomorrow 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Commander
Abilene, TX 79607
Owner
USAF
Abilene, TX 79607