Airport History
1929
January 1, 1929
In 1929, U.S. Airways made its first flight to the Hays Airport and landed on a gravel runway. The two level runway was 2,000 feet long and located on a pasture of the Fort Hays Experimental Station
1937
January 1, 1937
In 1937, the airport then developed a grassy land strip that was 4,000 foot by 150 foot.
1960
January 1, 1960
In the 1960s more land was purchased. A paved runway, taxiway, and apron areas were constructed.
1969
January 1, 1969
In 1969, the FAA installed a VORTAC facility.
1988
January 1, 1988
In 1988, a new terminal building was constructed.
2001
January 1, 2001
In 2001, the primary runway 16-34 was expanded.
2003
January 1, 2003
In 2003, a crosswind runway 4-22 was constructed.
2016
March 23, 2016
Airport property includes a total of 43 hangars.
