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 (190°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHYA 290256Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02220200 50002
What changed at KHYA?
Since the 0156Z (9:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 6,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KHYA
KHYA is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 54 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 5,425 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 15 | 5,255 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 33 | 5,255 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 06 | 5,425 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 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 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KHYA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BAF UA /OV BAF164019/TM 2353/FL190/TP P46T/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAF164019Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2353Reported at 23:53 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP P46TAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
LWM UA /OV LWM/TM 2341/FL187/TP E75S/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SID
LWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL187Altitude: 18,700 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SIDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHYA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHYA reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 32 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 24
- 54%
- 06
- 21%
- 33
- 17%
- 15
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KHYA 282334Z 2900/2924 18010KT P6SM SCT040 FM291000 13008KT P6SM BKN035 FM291500 14010G18KT 4SM -RA OVC025 FM291800 12012G23KT 3SM SHRA OVC010
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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
- 20h 14m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Discover Flying RC - Cape Cod Airfield — Barnstable, MA · 6 mi
- Otis Model Aircraft Club - Crane Wildlife Reservation — Falmouth, MA · 15 mi
- Martha's Vineyard Model Flying Club - Marth'as Vineyard Regional High School — Oak Bluffs, MA · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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)
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 Cape Cod Gateway Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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