Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis, MA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA) is a regional airport serving Hyannis, MA at 54 ft. KHYA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 15, 24, 33), longest 5,425 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 KHYA 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 (180°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,200 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,200 ft.
METAR KHYA 130656Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM OVC032 21/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02060161 $
What changed at KHYA?
Since the 0556Z (1:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.08 → 30.06 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KHYA
KHYA is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 54 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 KHYA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 5,255 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 24 | 5,425 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 06 | 5,425 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 33 | 5,255 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,200 ft.
KHYA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis, MA: 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 KHYA 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHYA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHYA reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 43%
- 06
- 26%
- 33
- 19%
- 15
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (1:34 AM EDT)
TAF KHYA 130534Z 1306/1406 18006KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 1313/1314 6SM -SHRA BKN040 FM131400 16009KT 4SM SHRA BR OVC012 TEMPO 1314/1318 1SM TSRA OVC008CB FM131800 06005KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC004 FM132100 30007KT 3SM BR OVC004 FM140200 27007KT 4SM BR BKN008
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHYA
- IATA
- HYA
- FAA LID
- HYA
- City
- Hyannis
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 54 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.6693, -70.2804
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,425 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 123.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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- Discover Flying RC - Cape Cod Airfield , Barnstable, MA · 6 mi
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- Martha's Vineyard Model Flying Club - Marth'as Vineyard Regional High School , Oak Bluffs, MA · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KHYA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHYA reported VFR conditions during about 72.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.7 kt, calm 12.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.7 | 14.3 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 72.7 | 11.2 | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| Mar | 73.4 | 10.5 | 7.0 | 9.1 |
| Apr | 74.0 | 9.3 | 6.8 | 9.9 |
| May | 68.0 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 14.5 |
| Jun | 69.3 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 13.4 |
| Jul | 69.0 | 9.4 | 12.0 | 9.5 |
| Aug | 76.4 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 74.8 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 74.2 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 77.7 | 11.7 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 70.2 | 15.0 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.0 kt |
| Apr | 8.5 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHYA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis, MA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KHYA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KHYA?+
KHYA has 4 runways: 06, 15, 24, 33; the longest is 5,425 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHYA report its own weather?+
Yes. Cape Cod Gateway Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHYA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHYA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KHYA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHYA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHYA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA) 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 Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA)
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