What You Need to Know

Hays Regional Airport (HYS) is committed to providing the safest and most reliable aviation facilities for our region. To uphold this commitment, we are undertaking a major reconstruction of our crosswind runway.

This project will require the closure of the crosswind runway for the duration of the project and the closure of the Airport’s primary runway from August 3 to August 23. During those 21 days in August, aircraft operations will be significantly limited and, SkyWest commercial air service will be temporarily suspended.

Why is this work necessary?

Aviation standards are constantly evolving. This construction project will bring our crosswind runway up to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. By modernizing and upgrading the runway surfaces, pavement layouts, and safety areas, we are future-proofing our Airport. This guarantees that Hays Regional Airport will be ready to handle modern aircraft and serve the travel and economic needs of northwest Kansas for the foreseeable future.

Information for Passengers

• Dates of Commercial Service Pause: August 3, 2026 – August 23, 2026.
• Resumption of Service: Normal commercial flights will resume on August 24, 2026.
• Flight Availability: The Airport has worked with SkyWest and United to ensure the dates are unavailable for booking to prevent confusion and the need for unnecessary rebooking changes. For any further questions regarding flights, visit flyhays.com or United.com or call 1-800-UNITED1.

Aviation standards are constantly evolving. This construction project will bring our crosswind runway up to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. By modernizing and upgrading the runway surfaces, pavement layouts, and safety areas, we are future-proofing our Airport. This guarantees that Hays Regional Airport will be ready to handle modern aircraft and serve the travel and economic needs of northwest Kansas for the foreseeable future.

General Aviation and All Other Users

Please click HERE for current NOTAMs.

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause. Thank you for your patience as we build a better, safer airport for you.