Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS / DYS) is a medium-sized airport serving Abilene, United States, at an elevation of 1,789 ft (545 m).
It has 3 runways (16/34, 161/341, 162/342), 2 paved. The longest is 16/34 at 13,500 ft (4,115 m), long enough for heavy wide-body jets such as the 777, 787 or A350. Published true headings: 169°, 349°, 161°, 341°.
8 published frequencies cover Approach/Departure, ATIS, Ground, PMSV METRO, ACC COMMAND POST, AMCC. Tune ATIS on 38.570 MHz before contacting Tower on 133.000 MHz.
The closest airport with SimCharts pages is Abilene Regional Airport (KABI), 9 nm to the east, a useful alternate when planning in your simulator.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | True heading | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 13,500 ft (4,115 m) | 300 ft | asphalt | 169° / 349° | Lighted |
| 161/341 | 3,500 ft (1,067 m) | 60 ft | unpaved | 161° / 341° | Not listed |
| 162/342 | 3,500 ft (1,067 m) | 60 ft | asphalt | n/a | Not listed |
Runway, frequency and location data comes from the open OurAirports dataset and is for flight simulation only, not for real-world navigation. Looking for a free chart platform? See our Navigraph alternative overview.
