4/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“They now have an APU and a deicing truck.”
Tex Hull5★ on Google
Airports / Wisconsin / HYR
Medium airport · HYR
Sawyer County Airport.
Hayward, Wisconsin · 1,216 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.9/5
Google rating
7 ratings
3
Operators based
1,216
Elevation ft
Hayward, WisconsinELEV 1,216 FTMedium airport
4.9
Google rating
7
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,216
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#6 / 44
Wisconsin airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 44 rated WI fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
58 nm
To the nearest alternate
Duluth International Airport (DLH).
Overview
Located in Hayward, Wisconsin, Sawyer County Airport (KHYR / HYR) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,216 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, JATO Charters, LLC, South Bay Helicopter Service, Inc., and Specialized Helicopters are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Duluth International Airport (DLH, 58 nm), Gogebic Iron County Airport (IWD, 62 nm), and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU, 70 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,003-foot paved runway, HYR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from HYR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hayward.
1 FBO serves KHYR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Hayward Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Every day 8am-6pm (Summer), 8am-5pm (Winter)
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Friendly service, clean and tidy FBO, and multiple crew cars available.”
Jacob Czerak5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Friendly service, clean and tidy FBO, and multiple crew cars available.”
Jacob Czerak5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Sawyer County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHYR
IATA
HYR
FAA / Local
HYR
Elevation
1,216 ft
Coordinates
46.0252° N · 91.4443° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 1,216 ft, HYR sits higher than 76% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,003 ft
- 03/215,003 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/341,088 ft × 120 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,003 ft
HYR's 5,003 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 operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 58nmDLHDuluth International AirportDuluth
- 62nmIWDGogebic Iron County AirportIronwood
- 70nmEAUChippewa Valley Regional AirportEau Claire
- 70nmRNHNew Richmond Regional AirportNew Richmond
- 86nmRHIRhinelander Oneida County AirportRhinelander
- 94nmSTPSaint Paul Downtown Holman FieldSaint Paul
Location
Open the full mapKHYR · Sawyer County Airport · Hayward, WI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HYR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 287 nm | 1h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 632 nm | 1h 52m |
| Denver (DEN) | 688 nm | 2h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 750 nm | 2h 9m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 780 nm | 2h 13m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 792 nm | 2h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 817 nm | 2h 18m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 830 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HYR?
- Sawyer County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,003 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 HYR?
- Sawyer County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HYR?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Sawyer County Airport as a home base, including JATO Charters, LLC, South Bay Helicopter Service, Inc., Specialized Helicopters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Sawyer County Airport?
- One FBO serves HYR: Hayward Aviation. 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 HYR?
- The closest alternate is Duluth International Airport (DLH), about 58 nm away, followed by Gogebic Iron County Airport (IWD) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HYR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 4m (287 nm), Nashville about 1h 52m (632 nm), Denver about 2h 0m (688 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.