Hays Regional Airport (KHYS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hays Regional Airport in Hays, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hays Regional Airport (KHYS) is a regional airport serving Hays, KS at 1,999 ft. KHYS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 16, 22, 34) — longest 6,501 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 KHYS 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 east (080°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHYS 290456Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM FEW120 28/22 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02780222 $
What changed at KHYS?
Since the 0356Z (10:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 050° to 080°.
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Current pilot readout for KHYS
KHYS is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,050 ft (field elevation 1,999 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 KHYS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 4,501 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 16 | 6,501 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 34 | 6,501 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 22 | 4,501 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 4 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 12→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHYS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hays Regional Airport in Hays, KS: 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 KHYS 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 KHYS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHYS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHYS reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 55%
- 04
- 36%
- 34
- 5%
- 22
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KHYS 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM BKN220 FM291500 11009KT P6SM SCT230
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHYS
- IATA
- HYS
- FAA LID
- HYS
- City
- Hays
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,999 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8445, -99.2731
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 125.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 24m
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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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50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHYS reported VFR conditions during about 86.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 300 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.7 kt, calm 5.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83.3 | 8.2 | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 81.7 | 11.2 | 4.3 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 82.1 | 10.2 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 85.4 | 9.4 | 3.9 | 1.3 |
| May | 84.5 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 94.1 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 93.4 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 91.5 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 88.7 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 86.0 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 87.3 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 82.0 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 kt |
| Feb | 9.7 kt |
| Mar | 10.9 kt |
| Apr | 11.7 kt |
| May | 10.1 kt |
| Jun | 10.3 kt |
| Jul | 8.9 kt |
| Aug | 8.4 kt |
| Sep | 9.1 kt |
| Oct | 9.7 kt |
| Nov | 9.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHYS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hays Regional Airport in Hays, KS 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 ↗
KHYS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHYS?+
KHYS has 4 runways — 04, 16, 22, 34; the longest is 6,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHYS report its own weather?+
Yes — Hays Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHYS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHYS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHYS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHYS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHYS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hays Regional Airport (KHYS) 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 Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)
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 Hays Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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