KDYS -- Dyess Afb
Abilene, TX, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | (269.175) |
|---|---|
| DYS ASOS: | (269.175) |
| DYESS TOWER: | 133.0 (257.675) |
| DYESS GROUND: | 118.35 (275.8) |
| ABILENE APPROACH: | 125.0, 127.2 (282.3, 338.3) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| COMD POST: | (311.0) |
| PMSV METRO: | 383.25 |
| PTD: | 139.3 (372.2) |
| ASOS at ABI (8.9 E): | 325-238-3987 |
| AWOS-3 at SWW (31.0 W): | 119.025, 325-236-9652 |
- SFA.
Runways
Runway 16/34
| Dimensions | 13500 x 300 feet / 4115 x 91 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 16 | Runway 34 | |
| Coordinates | N32°26.34' / W99°51.53' | N32°24.15' / W99°51.02' |
| Elevation | 1790.3 | 1787.6 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | ||
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (2.6° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (2.5° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown | Touchdown |
| Approach Lights | ALSF-I | ALSF-I |
| REIL | No | No |
Runway 163/343
| Dimensions | 3500 x 60 feet / 1067 x 18 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Dirt | |
| Runway 163 | Runway 343 | |
| Coordinates | N32°25.26' / W99°51.56' | N32°24.69' / W99°51.43' |
| Elevation | ||
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | ||
| Markings | ||
| Approach Lights | ||
Runway 164/344
| Dimensions | 3498 x 60 feet / 1066 x 18 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Asphalt | |
| Runway 164 | Runway 344 | |
| Coordinates | N32°25.00' / W99°51.80' | N32°24.43' / W99°51.67' |
| Elevation | 1793.9 | 1798.7 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | ||
| Markings | ||
| Approach Lights | ||
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N32°25.11' / W99°51.39' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 5 miles SW of Abilene, TX. |
| Elevation | 1790.3 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 5° E |
Operations
| Airport Use | Private use |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes |
| Lighting Schedule | SS-SR |
| A.R.T.C.C. | FORT WORTH |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | FORT WORTH |
| NOTAMs Facility | FTW (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | DALLAS-FT WORTH |
Ownership
| Ownership | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Owner |
USAF
DYESS AFB
ABILENE, TX 79607
|
| Manager |
COMMANDER
DYESS AFB
ABILENE, TX 79607
|
Services Available
| Fuel | Jet-A+ |
|---|---|
| Airframe Repair | MAJOR |
| Engine Repair | MAJOR |
| Bulk Oxygen | LOW |
Remarks
- Restricted: inbd aircraft with DV code 6 or above contact afld operations 20 minimum prior arrival MON-FRI, contact comd post on UHF or DSN 461-1921. 45 minimum prior wkend and HOL.
- Caution: ints trng and formation FLT of HVY aircraft in the immed vcnty.
- Miscellaneous: all AMC aircraft contact amcc prior to arrival DSN 461-1984, C325-696-1984..
- Prior permission required contact afld mgmt at 7OSS.Osaa.Amops@US.AF.Military for prior permission required require form DSN 461-2515/2258. Minimum 24 hour notice RQR and require no more than 7 days prior. Prior permission required valid +/- 30 minutes of scheduled landing. All diverts must contact afld mgmt to confirm ramp space/Tran service available.
- Cstms/AG/IMG: cstms available, contact security forces DSN 461-2131/2132 24 hour in advance.
- Caution: aircraft lrgr than C130 only allowed 180 degrees turns on concrete surface at N and S ends of runway 16-34.
- Traffic pattern: DUR VMC departure aircraft must remain at or below 3000' until FLD bdry to ensure separation FR VFR overhead.
- Bearing strength runway 161-341: AUW 155.
- Traffic pattern: rsrs applies to all local aircraft. B1 8000', C130 5000' separation, B1 RQR minimum ceil/Visibility 1500'/3 SM and runway surface dry.
- Jasu: 1(MD-3) 1(A/M32A-60A) 1(A/M32A-86) 1(A/M32A-95).
- Fluid: lpox DE-ICE.
- Oil: O-133-148-156.
- Caution: extv VFR assault strip traffic W of runway 16-34.
- Caution: afld signs RQR B52 aircraft exit runway 16-34 at taxiway F.
- Service: tran alert service available MON-FRI 1400-0400Z++; Closed wkend and HOL.
- Caution: during BWC moderate and severe, aircrews should comply with owning majcom/Unit guidance; Aircrews can obtain current BWC FR ATIS/PTD. Bash phase II in effect APR - JUN and SEP - NOV.
- Caution: comsec stored at command post.
- Restricted: no arrival/Departure when lightning WI 5 NM WO OG/CC apvl.
- Restricted: quiet hour policy 0400-1000Z++.
- Miscellaneous: afld weather MNT by AN/FMQ-19 ASOS, augmented by human obsn when RQR. ATC will relay tower prev visibility, RCR/RSC and virga remark to aircraft. Augmented surface visibility restricted 090-160 by building.
- Miscellaneous: for customs refer to FCG or AP-1.
- Restricted: prior permission required valid +/- 30 minutes. Prior permission required will not be issued for tran aircraft require runway 163/343 and runway 164/344. LZ164/344 has A NON-STD LTG SYS. Tran aircraft must obtain briefing from 317 OSK prior to NGT operations. Without formal notification from 317 OSK, tran aircraft using runway 163/343 or 164/344 at NGT without light (overt or covert) and with respective majcom/A3 apvl must notify afld mgmt and require separate NOTAM for unlighted LZ operations.
- Park spots A1 and B1 used for taxi operations only.
- Restricted: PRK spots A12, A13 and A20 are designated aircraft GRD eqpt (AGE) spots.
- Restricted: TYE ramp closed.
- Restricted: taxiway G restricted to daylt operations only; Except NVG operations and maintenance TOW.
- SERVICE-FUEL: A+ is nato F-24 equivalent with extra additives (CI/LI and SDA).
- Restricted: PRK spots A1 & B1 available for taxi only.
- COMMUNICATIONS-TWR: UHF-equipped aircraft shall use 257.675 to maximum extent possible.
- Miscellaneous: weather fcst service available DUR afld operate hours; DSN 461-2524, C325-696-2524. All 175-1 weather require RQR 2 hour notice.
- Tran alert: no military fleet service available, LTD tran service available.
- Caution: nmrs unmarked spalls through OUT runway 16/34. Contact afld mgmt operations DSN 461-2515 for further information.
- Restricted: B-52 aircraft approach/Landing dyess AFB must prvd at least 2-4 hours notice before arrival for afld prep.
- Oprg hours: operate 1300-0559Z++ MON-FRI for all aircraft, 1500-2300Z++ SAT-SUN for 7 BW and 317 AW only; Closed HOL, HOL wkend and afgsc FAM days. In case of after hour emergency ntfy 7 BW comd post at 325-696-1921.
- Miscellaneous: fire bottles located at N and S hammerheads.
- Traffic pattern altitude: 1210 ft AGL rectangular, 1710 ft AGL overhead.
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