San Marcos Regional Airport

KHYI

San Marcos, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:29Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
14:29Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
11 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KHYI 041429Z 17011KT 10SM BKN011 OVC032 23/20 A3004 RMK AO2 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 597 ft
BKN 1,100 ft AGL
OVC 3,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,697 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,797 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (597 ft)
Pressure Alt
485 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,588 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HYI
08
26
13
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,330 ft 100 ft ASP 87°
1.3 kt 10.9 kt
83° angle
13/31 5,603 ft 150 ft ASP 132°
8.7 kt 6.8 kt
38° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,213 ft 100 ft ASP 177°
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHYI

4,660 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
3.9%

San Marcos Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 10.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.2%
NE
8.8%
E
4.6%
SE
8.8%
S
27.5%
SW
10.7%
W
2.6%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 18°C
Range: -8°C to 37°C
-8°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,660 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

San Marcos Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHYI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 597 ft MSL

Location

City: San Marcos
Country: US
Latitude: 29.892700°
Longitude: -97.862999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,330 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,603 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,213 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About San Marcos Regional Airport

Overview

San Marcos Regional Airport serves central Texas, located southwest of Austin in Hays County. The medium-sized airport features three asphalt runways, providing versatile access for general aviation, training, and regional operations. Its elevation of 597 feet MSL positions it in a relatively flat terrain typical of the Texas Hill Country.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at San Marcos demonstrate predominantly VFR operations, with 70.2% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -3°C to 37°C, with an average of 19.3°C. Prevailing winds from the south at an average of 7.8 knots create generally stable flying conditions, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways offer multiple landing options with consistent wind alignment. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with Runway 08/26 being the longest at 6,330 feet. Crosswind components remain relatively mild, averaging between 3.6 and 6.3 knots across the different runway orientations, providing pilots with flexible approach options.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced conditions (only 1.4% of observations below 3SM). The southern prevailing winds suggest Runway 08/26 and 13/31 will typically offer the most aligned approach paths. Minimal fog occurrence (0.3%) further enhances consistent accessibility to the airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.