Cape Cod Gateway Airport

KHYA / HYA

Hyannis, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
04:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHYA 050456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP239 T10111022 400721011 $
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (54 ft)
Pressure Alt
-269 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,176 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHYA 050520Z 0506/0606 21003KT 3SM BR SCT003 TEMPO 0508/0512 1/2SM FZFG OVC003 FM051200 00000KT 6SM BR OVC015 FM051700 05007KT 3SM BR VCSH OVC008 FM052000 05009KT 2SM -RA BR OVC008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 210° 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Freezing Fog
12:00Z FM051200
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
17:00Z FM051700
+12h
IFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HYA
06
24
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,425 ft 150 ft ASP 49°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
49° angle
15/33 5,252 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
139° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHYA

4,916 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
6.1%

Cape Cod Gateway Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 15% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 15%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.3%
NE
9.3%
E
3.5%
SE
2.6%
S
9%
SW
12.6%
W
18.6%
NW
12.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.8°C
Range: -15°C to 26°C
-15°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,916 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cape Cod Gateway Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHYA
IATA Code: HYA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 54 ft MSL

Location

City: Hyannis
Country: US
Latitude: 41.669300°
Longitude: -70.280403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,425 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,252 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cape Cod Gateway Airport

Overview

Cape Cod Gateway Airport serves Hyannis, Massachusetts, providing critical air transportation infrastructure for the Cape Cod region. Located at 41.669300, -70.280403 with an elevation of 54 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport supports regional and local aviation operations with two asphalt runways capable of handling various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KHYA demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 69.1% of the time. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 9.1 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 26°C suggest potential challenges in both winter and summer operations, with November, September, and October offering the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 06/24 at 5,425 feet and 15/33 at 5,252 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.2 and 6.4 knots respectively. Visibility typically exceeds 9 statute miles, with limited instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring in 3.7% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent westerly wind pattern, pilots should anticipate approaching primarily on runways aligned with the prevailing wind direction. The airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest potential for rapid weather changes, particularly fog events which occur in 2.7% of observations. Careful preflight planning and continuous weather monitoring are recommended for safe operations at Cape Cod Gateway 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
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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.