Hayward Executive
HWD · KHWD · Hayward, CA · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:38 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:27 AM | 13:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | 13:53Z |
| Sunset | 07:12 PM | 02:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:38 PM | 02:38Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 10RRIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 105° mag · 120° true
- Dimensions
- 5,694 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- VASI (3°)
- Displaced thr
- 826 ft
- CTAF
- 120.2
More details — RWY 10R
- Threshold elev
- 28 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 40 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold, 250 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 25 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 42 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10R/28L | 5,694 ft | |
| 10L/28R | 3,108 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Hayward”Taxi & takeoff
“Hayward”Departure & arrival
“Norcal”Arrival
“Norcal”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (5 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 257.8 | LCL/P |
| 338.2 | APCH/S |
| 351.8 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 354.1 | APCH/S |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 28L
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 28L | LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (HWD) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
OAK 116.80 · SFO 115.80 · NUQ 117.60 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK · Oakland | VOR/DME | 116.80 · 115X | High | r113° / 6.3 NM |
| SFO · San Francisco | VOR/DME | 115.80 · 105X | Low | r062° / 12.2 NM |
| NUQ · Moffett | TACAN | 117.60 · 123X | — | r330° / 13.9 NM |
| OSI · Woodside | VOR/DME | 113.90 · 86X | Low | r008° / 17.7 NM |
| SJC · San Jose | VOR/DME | 114.10 · 88X | Low | r318° / 19 NM |
| SAU · Sausalito | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | Low | r105° / 22.4 NM |
| CCR · Concord | VOR/DME | 117.00 · 117X | Terminal | r172° / 23.5 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KHWD / HWD
- Coordinates
- 37.6589, -122.1217
- Elevation
- 52 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0700-2100
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 126.7 · ☎ 510-786-3052
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- OAKLAND · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- HWD
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1947/05
- Distance from city
- 2 W
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 10R/28L PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCREASE INTST ACTVT - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD VASI RWY 10R & 28L OPER SS-SR; PAPI RWY 10L & 28R, REIL RWY 10R & 28L UNAVBL. on 120.2 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 10R: VASI · 28L: VASI · 10L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 28R: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, UL94
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 16 notes
General
- WHEN ATCT CLSD RWY 10L/28R CLSD.
- RY 10R HAS LANDING DISTANCE REMAINING SIGNS (LGTD) NORTH SIDE OF RY.
- RY 28L HAS LANDING DISTANCE REMAINING SIGNS (LGTD) SOUTH SIDE OF RY.
- FLOCKS OF BIRDS FEEDING ALONG THE SHORELINE, CREEK AREAS AND AT THE GOLF COURSE TO THE NORTH, ON OCCASION MAY FLY ACROSS VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ARPT.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT CTC ARPT FOR NOISE RULES 510-293-8669.
- TRANSIENT HELICOPTER TFC USE HELIPADS WEST OF GREEN RAMP LCTD AT BASE OF ATCT.
- 155 FT ENERGY COMPLEX EXHAUST STACK 1 1/2 NM SW OF ARPT. DO NOT OVERFLY ENERGY COMPLEX FACILITY BELOW 1,000 FT MSL.
- TWY Z1 CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 94 FT.
- TWY A NOT VSB FM ATCT BTB TWY B & C
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0516.
- TWY A1 CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 100 FT.
Runways
- STRENGTH LIMITED BY STRENGTH OF CONNECTING TAXIWAYS.
Lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 10R/28L PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCREASE INTST ACTVT - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD VASI RWY 10R & 28L OPER SS-SR; PAPI RWY 10L & 28R, REIL RWY 10R & 28L UNAVBL.
Fuel
- AVBL AT SELF-SERVE ISLAND.
Obstructions
- APCH RATIO 45:1 FM DSPLCD THR.
Contact
- CITY MANAGER
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About KHWD
Hayward Executive (HWD · KHWD) is an airport in Hayward, CA, at 52 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,694 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHWD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KHWD have a control tower?
Yes. Hayward Executive has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KHWD?
Hayward Executive has 2 runways; the longest is 5,694 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KHWD?
Hayward Executive is in Hayward, CA, at an elevation of 52 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6589, -122.1217.
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