Cape Cod Gateway Airport

KHYA / HYA

Hyannis, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
12 kt
190° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHYA 222156Z 19012G19KT 10SM OVC020 07/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182 T00720022 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 54 ft
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,054 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Cape Cod Gateway Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 12 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 12 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (54 ft)
Pressure Alt
-89 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,036 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHYA 221721Z 2218/2318 20009G18KT P6SM SCT026 OVC060 FM222300 17010KT 5SM BR OVC035 FM230000 16009KT 5SM BR OVC020 FM230200 16008KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM230400 16007KT 2SM BR OVC008 FM231000 20003KT 1SM BR BKN008 FM231200 25003KT P6SM BKN130
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
23:00Z FM222300
+1h
MVFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist
00:00Z FM230000
+2h
MVFR 160° 9 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist
02:00Z FM230200
+4h
MVFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 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
Active: 24
5,425 ft 150 ft ASP 49°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
15/33 5,252 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
7.6 kt 9.3 kt
51° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHYA

6,460 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66%
MVFR
14.6%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
8.7%

Cape Cod Gateway Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.3%
NE
10%
E
3.2%
SE
3%
S
11.2%
SW
15.3%
W
15.8%
NW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -15°C to 26°C
-15°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

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: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,460 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.