Cape Cod Gateway Airport

KHYA / HYA

Hyannis, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 05:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
05:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
3 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHYA 270556Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM SCT008 BKN090 18/17 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP095 T01780167 10183 20178 58010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 54 ft
SCT 800 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
854 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,054 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cape Cod Gateway Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 06:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (54 ft)
Pressure Alt
182 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 555 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KHYA 270600Z 2706/2806 01004KT P6SM SCT008 TEMPO 2706/2710 6SM BR BKN008 FM271000 36005KT P6SM BKN010 FM271200 01006KT P6SM SCT015 FM271900 10006KT P6SM FEW250 FM272200 19007KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM271000
+4h
MVFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
12:00Z FM271200
+6h
VFR 10° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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°
1.1 kt 2.8 kt
69° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
5,252 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHYA

9,181 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68%
MVFR
12.8%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
8.9%

Cape Cod Gateway Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 13.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.3%
N
17.4%
S
13.2%
W
13.6%
NE
8.5%
NW
8.6%
SE
3.3%
SW
18.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.6°C
Range: -15°C to 34°C
-15°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

November June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 9,181 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

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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.