# Dyess Air Force Base (DYS)

> Abilene, US · IATA: DYS · ICAO: KDYS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DYS` |
| ICAO | `KDYS` |
| City | Abilene |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 545 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 32.42080, -99.85460 |

## Description

Dyess Air Force Base on the edge of Abilene hosts much of the B-1B Lancer bomber fleet alongside C-130J transport squadrons. It is a purely military installation with no civilian operations; commercial traffic uses neighbouring Abilene Regional Airport. The base plays no role in commercial air cargo. It honours Lieutenant Colonel William Dyess, who escaped Japanese captivity in World War II.

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