DYS—Dyess Air Force Base
Abilene, Texas · Medium Airport
Elevation
1,789 ft
Longest Runway
13,500 ft
PEM
Lighting
Yes
Night operations
ICAO
KDYS
IATA
DYS
Coordinates
32.421, -99.855
Aircraft Storage Costs
Source: Estimated based on regional data and airport type
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Fuel Prices — Texas
Texas Insurance Requirements
Liability Required
No
Hull Required
No
Airport Requirements
Many airports and FBOs require proof of liability insurance ($1M minimum) for based aircraft and transient operations. Certificate of insurance naming the airport/FBO as additional insured is common.
No state law in Texas requires aircraft insurance for private operations. The FAA does not mandate insurance for GA aircraft either. However, liability coverage is strongly recommended and is typically required by lenders and airports. An estimated 10-20% of GA aircraft fly uninsured (GAO-15-740).
Nearby Airports
1TX7 Killion Ranch Airport
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32TT The Mesquite Bean Airport
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35TX Flying B Ranch Airstrip
Abilene · 1,700 ft
4XA3 Owen Field
Clyde · 2,500 ft
54TS J Bar WC Ranch Airport
Anson · 1,500 ft
82TS Elmdale Airpark
Abilene · 3,270 ft
91XS Stark Field
Merkel · 2,484 ft
16TX Hamlin Airport
Hamlin · 3,200 ft
77F Winters Municipal Airport
Winters · 3,204 ft
F56 Arledge Field
Stamford · 3,707 ft
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