Hays Regional Airport (HYS): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 85% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 7 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Hays, KS to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 85%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from HYS
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 87% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.5%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from HYS
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 25 min |
Busiest routes from HYS
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYS → DEN (Denver) | 627 | 82% | 23 min |
Where flights into HYS come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → HYS | 627 | 78% | 29 min |
What causes delays at HYS
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing HYS.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather9%
Alternative airports near Hays
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDC — Dodge City Regional Airport | 84 mi | 78% | 34 min |
| SLN — Salina Municipal Airport | 87 mi | 85% | 20 min |
| GCK — Garden City Regional Airport | 101 mi | 82% | 18 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at HYS?
- 15% of departures from Hays Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at HYS?
- 2.5% of scheduled departures from HYS were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,307 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.