Medium airport · Hays, United States
Hays Regional Airport
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport (between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year). Its IATA code is HYS. Its ICAO code is KHYS. It has 2 runways, longest 6,501 ft (CON). Elevation 1,999 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Hays, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HYS |
| ICAO code | KHYS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,501 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 1,999 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 38.8445° N, 99.2731° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Hays Regional Airport is known for
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport (between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year).
History
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport (between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year). The current airport opened around 1960 with a 4000-ft runway.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Hays Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Cedar Bluff State Park · United States · 27.3 miles away
- Webster State Park · United States · 40.2 miles away
- Wilson State Park · United States · 41.6 miles away
- Nicodemus National Historic Site · United States · 42.0 miles away
- Fort Larned National Historic Site · United States · 47.6 miles away
- Glen Elder State Park · United States · 65.7 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hays Regional Airport?
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport (between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year).
What is the airport code for Hays Regional Airport?
Hays Regional Airport — its IATA code is HYS and its ICAO code is KHYS.
Where is Hays Regional Airport located?
Hays Regional Airport serves Hays, United States. Its coordinates are 38.8445° N, 99.2731° W.
What is the history of Hays Regional Airport?
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport (between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year). The current airport opened around 1960 with a 4000-ft runway.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20109
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hays_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



