Airports / Massachusetts / HYA
Cape Cod Gateway Airport.
Hyannis, Massachusetts · 54 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
98 ratings
1
Operators based
54
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cape Cod Gateway Airport, listed as KHYA / HYA, is a mid-sized airport in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The field lies at an elevation of 54 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Allies Air bases aircraft at HYA. Useful alternates include Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY, 22 nm), Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK, 27 nm), and New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 30 nm). HYA offers 2 runways, the longest 5,425-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Nantucket, MA destination guide. The airport is also known as Barnstable and Boardman Polando. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from HYA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
3 FBOs serve KHYA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Hyannis
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHyannis, including the enclaves of West Hyannisport and Hyannisport, is Cape Cod’s most renowned village and is closely associated with President John F. Kennedy and his family. Also serving as a launching point from the mainland to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, the heart of Cape Cod has so much to offer.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00, on-call with prior arrangements
- Unicom 128.825
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Cape Cod Gateway Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Unicom 122.95
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Griffin Avionics FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Sat 08:00-19:00, Sun 08:00-17:00 (June-Aug, weather permitting; hours subject to change)
- Unicom 122.85
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KHYA
IATA
HYA
FAA / Local
HYA
Elevation
54 ft
Coordinates
41.6693° N · 70.2804° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 54 ft, HYA sits lower than 68% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,425 ft
- 06/245,425 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/335,255 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,425 ft
HYA's 5,425 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmMVYMartha's Vineyard AirportMartha's Vineyard
- 27nmACKNantucket Memorial AirportNantucket
- 30nmEWBNew Bedford Regional AirportNew Bedford
- 46nmNPTNewport State AirportNewport
- 51nmOWDNorwood Memorial AirportNorwood
- 51nmNCOQuonset State AirportNorth Kingstown
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKHYA · Cape Cod Gateway Airport · Hyannis, MA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HYA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 178 nm | 49m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 367 nm | 1h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 834 nm | 2h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,022 nm | 2h 47m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,074 nm | 2h 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,369 nm | 3h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,409 nm | 3h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HYA?
- Cape Cod Gateway Airport's longest paved runway is 5,425 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 HYA?
- Cape Cod Gateway Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,425 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HYA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Cape Cod Gateway Airport as a home base, including Allies Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Cape Cod Gateway Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve HYA: Atlantic Aviation Hyannis, Cape Cod Gateway Airport FBO and Griffin Avionics FBO. 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 HYA?
- The closest alternate is Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY), about 22 nm away, followed by Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HYA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 15m (367 nm), Chicago about 2h 14m (787 nm), Nashville about 2h 20m (834 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.