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Dyess Air Force Base

KDYS / DYS

Abilene, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 22:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

22:55Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

5°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -13°C

13kt

10°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.37

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDYS 172255Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM FEW085 05/M13 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP295 T00451129

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 1,789ft

FEW 8,500ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

8,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

10,289ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.37 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

28.61 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,789 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,339 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 568 ft

ISA Deviation: -6.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD KDYS 172130Z 1721/1823 36012G20KT 9999 BKN080 QNH3032INS BECMG 1723/1724 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3032INS BECMG 1811/1812 23009KT 9999 SKC QNH3024INS BECMG 1816/1817 23015KT 9999 SKC QNH3014INS BECMG 1822/1823 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS TX04/1721Z TNM02/1812Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

23:23Z BASE

+0h

VFR 360° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 8,000ft

11:00Z BECMG

+12h

VFR 230° 9kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

DYS

161

341

162 ✈️

342

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
16/34	13,500 ft	300 ft	PEM	168°	↓ 12.1kt • ↔ 4.9kt 158° angle
161/341	3,500 ft	60 ft	GRE	161°	↓ 11.4kt • ↔ 6.3kt 151° angle
✈️ 162/342 Active: 162	3,500 ft	60 ft	ASPH	0°	↓ 12.8kt • ↔ -2.3kt -1250° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Dyess Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDYS

IATA Code: DYS

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,789 ft MSL

Location

City: Abilene

Country: US

Latitude: 32.420799°

Longitude: -99.854599°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34

Length: 13,500 ft

Width: 300 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

Runway 161/341

Length: 3,500 ft

Width: 60 ft

Surface: GRE

ILS: No

Runway 162/342

Length: 3,500 ft

Width: 60 ft

Surface: ASPH

ILS: No

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About Dyess Air Force Base

Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS/DYS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Abilene, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,789 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (16/34, 161/341, 162/342) with PEM and GRE and ASPH surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.