Hays Aircraft / Crotts Aircraft Service

Hays Aircraft is the primary FBO at Hays Regional Airport in north-central Kansas, established in 2003 to serve the surrounding agricultural region and the Fort Hays State University community. The facility is located at 3950 East 8th Street and provides a full range of services: Jet A and 100LL fueling, aircraft parking, hangar storage and rental, a pilot lounge, courtesy cars, rental car service, aircraft cleaning and detailing, oxygen service, and maintenance. Crotts Aircraft Service, which has been in the Kansas aviation business for over 35 years, also operates at the airport and adds depth to the maintenance and service capabilities. Hays Regional has a 5,700-foot primary runway that accommodates light jets and turboprops, making it accessible for most charter aircraft serving regional destinations. Hays is a city of about 21,000 people in the western Kansas high plains, serving as the commercial hub for a large surrounding area of farms and ranches. Fort Hays State University brings a steady flow of academic visitors, athletic team charters, and recruitment travel. The town sits at the intersection of I-70 and U.S. Highway 183, roughly equidistant between Denver and Kansas City. For charter passengers, Hays Regional provides the closest private aviation access to a region where the nearest major airports are hours away. The FBO staff is familiar with the practical needs of agricultural business travelers and university visitors, and the service reflects a small-town attention to detail. Aircraft charter and flight training are also available through the facility.