Regional airport · Abilene, United States
Dyess AFB
- Elevation
- 1,789 ft
- Coordinates
- 32°25′N 99°51′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KDYS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Dyess AFB (KDYS/DYS) has 3 runways; the longest, 16/34, is 13,500 ft (4,115 m) of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Mon-Fri: 1300-0559Z for all acft. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KDYS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Abilene
Elevation
1,789 ft
Position
32.4208, -99.8546
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Mon-Fri: 1300-0559Z for all acft
Runways · KDYS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 13,500 ft (4,115 m) | 300 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
| 161/341 | 3,500 ft (1,067 m) | 60 ft | graded earth | — |
| 162/342 | 3,500 ft (1,067 m) | 60 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KDYS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Dyess AFB (KDYS / DYS) in Abilene, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KDYS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KDYS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at KDYS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KDYS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at KDYS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KDYS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KDYS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KDYS: 32° 25′ 15″ N 99° 51′ 17″ W; elevation 1789 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Abilene
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Abilene. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KDYS.
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Cargo Operations at KDYS
Support for freighter operations into KDYS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KDYS sits in the network
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Operating into KDYS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Dyess AFB — one desk for the whole trip.