Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, United States
Plan a trip involving Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
KDYS - Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, United States
ICAO Code: KDYS · IATA Code: DYS
Identifier references: OurAirports · FAA NASR (September 3, 2026).
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Airport Classification
Medium airport
Scheduled passenger service is not listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
13,500 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
1,789 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) as a medium airport in Abilene, Texas, United States, serving the Abilene area. Its source identifiers are DYS, KDYS. The source does not mark scheduled passenger service, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for KDYS
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 13,500 feet and a field elevation of 1,789 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving KDYS
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident KDYS. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning references: the FAA Chart Supplement search and NOTAM Search. These are research starting points, not confirmation that KDYS accepts charter operations. Current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from KDYS | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS)OurAirports record for KDYS | This airport | 13,500 ft |
| Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)OurAirports record for KABI | 10.1 mi | 7,208 ft |
| Avenger Field (KSWW)OurAirports record for KSWW | 35.9 mi | 5,840 ft |
| Albany Municipal Airport (T23)OurAirports record for KT23 | 39.9 mi | 5,000 ft |
Distances are between airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures are source references, not usable landing distances. View the KDYS source record or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
Cite this airport guide
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Jet Partners. Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/DYS#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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