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KDYS

Dyess Air Force Base · Abilene

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,789 ft / 545 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 133.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dyess Air Force Base (KDYS), located in Abilene, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,789 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Dyess Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KDYS / DYS
Municipality
Abilene
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,789 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,500 ft / 4,115 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 168.8° / 348.8°
RWY 16 (168.8°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: TYY | CRS: 164°
RWY 34 (348.8°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: DYS | CRS: 344°
Runway 161 / 341
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,500 ft / 1,067 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 161° / 341°
RWY 161 (161°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 341 (341°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 162 / 342
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,500 ft / 1,067 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 162
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 342
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D ABILENE APP/DEP
125.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
38.57 MHz
GND GND
118.35 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
38.33 MHz
POST ACC COMMAND POST
31.10 MHz
POST AMCC
34.94 MHz
PTD PTD
139.30 MHz
TWR TWR
133.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KABIILS
Abilene Regional Airport
16 km / 9 nm
KSJTILS
San Angelo Regional Mathis Field
133 km / 72 nm
KBBD
Curtis Field
147 km / 79 nm
KJCT
Kimble County Airport
213 km / 115 nm
KSPSILS
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base
216 km / 116 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026