Hays Regional Airport

HYS KHYS Hays, Kansas Elevation: 1,999 ft

Hays Regional Airport serves Hays, Kansas, and the western Kansas plains. Located 3 miles south of downtown Hays, HYS offers a 6,500-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves Fort Hays State University, the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, and the agricultural heartland of western Kansas. Estimated charter rates to Hays via HYS: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

★

Transworld Jets Insider Tip

The Sternberg Museum of Natural History at Fort Hays State University houses one of America's finest paleontology collections, including the famous Fish-Within-a-Fish fossil. The Volga German heritage of the Hays region is unique in Kansas. Wind farms dot the western Kansas landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Hays?

Yes. Hays Regional's 6,500-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.

What is the Sternberg Museum?

The Sternberg Museum at Fort Hays State University has one of America's finest fossil collections, including marine reptiles and the famous Fish-Within-a-Fish.

Why fly private to Hays?

Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Hays, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.