3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The facilities are well maintained and the airport has a friendly, welcoming vibe that makes it easy for pilots in training to feel comfortable.”
Genta5★ on Google
Airports / California / HWD
Small airport · HWD
Hayward Executive Airport.
Hayward, California · 52 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
87 ratings
2
Operators based
52
Elevation ft
Hayward, CaliforniaELEV 52 FTSmall airport
4.5
Google rating
87
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
52
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#63 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 87 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Hayward, California, Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD / HWD) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 52 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: CTP Aviation and Goodjet base aircraft at HWD. Useful alternates include San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 6 nm), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 11 nm), and Palo Alto Airport (PAO, 12 nm). HWD offers 2 runways, the longest 5,694-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of HWD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Hayward Air Terminal. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from HWD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KHWD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
APP JetCenter Hayward
Your FBO? Claim it, freeIf you’re traveling to or from the Bay Area, APP Jet Center Hayward is your most logical choice. Centrally located less than 30 minutes from San Francisco, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Atherton, APP HWD offers quick access with the comfort, privacy and efficiency of a General Aviation-only airport. Why compete with airline traffic at San Jose or Oakland?
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2100, 24hrs available
- Unicom 129.725
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Aviation Hayward
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L-2200L, call out available on request
- Unicom 129.275
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are helpful and knowledgeable which really adds to the positive experience.”
Genta5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The facilities are well maintained and the airport has a friendly, welcoming vibe that makes it easy for pilots in training to feel comfortable.”
Genta5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Hayward Executive Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHWD
IATA
HWD
FAA / Local
HWD
Elevation
52 ft
Coordinates
37.6592° N · 122.1220° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 52 ft, HWD sits lower than 81% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,694 ft
- 10R/28L5,694 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10L/28R3,108 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,694 ft
HWD's 5,694 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 6nmOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland
- 11nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
- 12nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 12nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
- 15nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 20nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
Location
Open the full mapKHWD · Hayward Executive Airport · Hayward, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HWD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 272 nm | 1h 2m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 348 nm | 1h 13m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 507 nm | 1h 35m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 588 nm | 1h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 629 nm | 1h 52m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 722 nm | 2h 5m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 723 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HWD?
- Hayward Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,694 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HWD?
- Hayward Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,694 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HWD?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Hayward Executive Airport as a home base, including CTP Aviation, Goodjet. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Hayward Executive Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve HWD: APP JetCenter Hayward and Signature Aviation Hayward. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to HWD?
- The closest alternate is San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), about 6 nm away, followed by San Carlos Airport (SQL) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HWD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 2m (272 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 13m (348 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 35m (507 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.