Dyess Air Force Base — Abilene, United States
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Dyess Air Force Base
Dyess Air Force Base, coded DYS, is a major United States Air Force installation located near Abilene, Texas, home to both B-1B Lancer supersonic bombers and C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. As an active military base rather than a civilian airport, DYS supports strategic bomber operations under Air Force Global Strike Command alongside tactical airlift training, making it one of the more operationally significant airfields in Texas. The base has a long runway capable of handling heavy military aircraft and occasionally hosts joint training exercises. Dyess also contributes significantly to the local Abilene economy through military employment and contracting, and public air travel for the area is instead handled through nearby civilian facilities.
Runways at Dyess Air Force Base (DYS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 13500 ft (4115 m) | 300 ft (91 m) | PEM |
| 161/341 | 3500 ft (1067 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | GRE |
| 162/342 | 3500 ft (1067 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASPH |
Radio frequencies for Dyess Air Force Base (DYS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ABILENE APP/DEP | 125 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 38.57 MHz |
| GND | GND | 118.35 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 38.325 MHz |
| POST | ACC COMMAND POST | 31.1 MHz |
| POST | AMCC | 34.94 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 139.3 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 133 MHz |
Airports near Dyess Air Force Base (DYS)
- Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) — 16.2 km (10.1 mi)
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT) — 132.8 km (82.5 mi)
- Curtis Field (BBD) — 146.9 km (91.3 mi)
- Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) — 172.8 km (107.4 mi)
- Kimble County Airport (JCT) — 212.5 km (132.0 mi)
- Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) — 215.6 km (134.0 mi)
- Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) — 227.2 km (141.2 mi)
- Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) — 227.4 km (141.3 mi)
DYS is a military-only code for Dyess Air Force Base near Abilene, Texas, home to B-1 bombers and C-130 aircraft, not a commercial passenger airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Dyess Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Dyess Air Force Base is DYS.
What is the ICAO code for Dyess Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Dyess Air Force Base is KDYS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.