Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) is a regional airport serving Abilene, TX at 1,789 ft. KDYS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (16, 34, 161, 162), longest 13,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KDYS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 39°C (102°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDYS 122355Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 39/10 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP059 T03900095 10407 20367 55012
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Since the 2255Z (5:55 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KDYS
KDYS is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 162, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,250 ft (field elevation 1,789 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KDYS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 3,500 ft | GRE | 9 kt head | 0 kt |
| 16FAV | 13,500 ft | PEM | 9 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 162 | 3,500 ft | ASPH | 8 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 342 | 3,500 ft | ASPH | 8 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 341 | 3,500 ft | GRE | 9 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 34 | 13,500 ft | PEM | 9 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDYS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KDYS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KDYS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ABI UA /OV 1S/TM 2330/FLDURC/TP RJ85/RM + 20 KT SFC-002 DURC RY17L ABI
ABI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1SLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP RJ85Aircraft type reporting.RM + 20 KT SFC-002 DURC RY17…Remarks.Show raw report
MAF UA /OV MAF090025/TM 2258/FL130/TP E75L/TB MOD CHOP 130-180/RM ZFW40
MAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MAF090025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 130-180Turbulence: moderate chop 13,000–18,000 ft.RM ZFW40Remarks.Show raw report
BWD UA /OV BWD/TM 2258/FL400/TP B737/SK TOP400/RM ZFW82
BWD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BWDLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP400Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZFW82Remarks.Show raw report
MWL UA /OV MQP303055/TM 2206/FL350/TP B738/RM SMOOTH ZFW94
MWL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MQP303055Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2206Reported at 22:06 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH ZFW94Remarks.Show raw report
SJT UA /OV SJT048031/TM 1826/FL075/TP C172/TB CONS MOD CHOP 075/RM ZFW40
SJT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SJT048031Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1826Reported at 18:26 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP 075Turbulence: continuous moderate chop 075.RM ZFW40Remarks.Show raw report
ABI UA /OV ABI/TM 1824/FL380/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP 380/RM ZFW93
ABI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ABILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1824Reported at 18:24 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 380Turbulence: light chop 380.RM ZFW93Remarks.Show raw report
CDS UA /OV CDS180040/TM 1818/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZFW35
CDS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CDS180040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1818Reported at 18:18 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZFW35Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDYS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDYS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 16
- 85%
- 161
- 11%
- 162/342
- 3%
- 34
- 1%
- 341
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (5:00 PM CDT)
TAF AMD KDYS 122200Z 1222/1322 18012KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2982INS BECMG 1300/1301 16012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2984INS TX40/1222Z TN25/1312Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1222 NEXT 1314
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDYS
- IATA
- DYS
- FAA LID
- DYS
- City
- Abilene
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,789 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.4208, -99.8546
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 13,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 38.57 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 41m
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KDYS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KDYS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KDYS?+
KDYS has 6 runways: 16, 34, 161, 162, 341, 342; the longest is 13,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDYS report its own weather?+
Yes. Dyess Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDYS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KDYS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KDYS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDYS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDYS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Dyess Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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