East Bay Corporate Reliever

Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD)

20301 Skywest Drive, Hayward, CA 94541 · 3 mi to downtown Hayward

2
Runways
5,694 ft
Main Runway
2
FBOs
120,000+
Annual Ops
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Hayward at a Glance

Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) is a City of Hayward-owned reliever on the I-880 corridor and the closest jet field to the East Bay and southern Silicon Valley. It has two asphalt runways, the longest 5,694 feet (Runway 10R/28L, grooved), an air traffic control tower, and RNAV (GPS) approaches but no ILS. Two FBOs serve business aircraft: Signature Aviation (formerly Meridian) and APP Jet Center. There is no U.S. Customs on field; international arrivals clear at Oakland or San Jose. A noise ordinance is actively enforced.

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Hayward Executive Airport, 20301 Skywest Drive, Hayward, CA 94541

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport NameHayward Executive Airport
ICAO CodeKHWD
IATA CodeHWD
FAA IdentifierHWD
Address20301 Skywest Drive, Hayward, CA 94541
Elevation52 ft MSL
Coordinates37.6592° N, 122.1217° W
Owner / OperatorCity of Hayward
Phone+1-510-293-8678
FAA DataAirNav HWD
Operations & Facilities
Runways10L/28R: 5,694 ft (Asphalt)
10R/28L: 3,107 ft (Asphalt)
FBOsSignature Flight Support, Cal Pacific Airmotive
CustomsNo — Nearest CBP at Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC)
FuelJet-A, 100LL
Hours24/7
ApproachesRNAV (GPS) Rwy 10L/28R, Visual
Tower / FreqATIS 127.25 / Tower 120.2 / Ground 121.4
Weight LimitNo weight cap; enforced noise ordinance (77 dBA day)
Annual Operations120,000+

Runways & Approaches

Hayward Executive operates two parallel asphalt runways. The primary, Runway 10R/28L, is 5,694 feet long and 150 feet wide, grooved and in excellent condition — enough for light and midsize jets such as the Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, and Citation Latitude, and for select super-midsize types after a performance review for weight, temperature, and runway-available conditions. The parallel Runway 10L/28R is 3,108 feet by 75 feet and serves piston, training, and light general-aviation traffic.

The field is towered (ATIS 127.25, Tower 120.2, Ground 121.4) and served by RNAV (GPS) approaches plus visual procedures. There is no ILS, so during the marine-layer fog that occasionally pushes into the bay shoreline, minimums are higher than at a precision-approach field. Hayward's inland position east of the San Bruno hills generally keeps it clearer than SFO or OAK.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Signature Aviation (formerly Meridian Hayward)

Full-service FBO offering Jet-A, ground handling, hangar and ramp parking, and concierge services from a strategic East Bay location. Part of the global Signature network, with Avfuel/contract-fuel programs available.

APP Jet Center Hayward

Independent full-service FBO providing Jet-A and 100LL fueling, ground handling, hangar and tie-down parking, and crew/passenger amenities. A competitively priced alternative to the premium-fee FBOs at SFO and OAK.

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Aircraft Registered in HAYWARD (88)

88 aircraft are registered to owners in HAYWARD, CA according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 88. Track live flights from HWD →

N105GX
REMOS ACFT GMBH FLUGZEUGBAU REMOS GX
N1080W
BEECH F33A · 1973
N11FZ
NAVION NAVION A · 1946
N1216M
CESSNA 182P · 1975
N122RA
AVERY REX A AVERY/MINI MAX · 1998
N1247S
CESSNA 182P · 1976
N14CG
CHRISTOPHER JEWETT QUICKSILVER SPORT 2S · 2016
N155ST
BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) · 1964
N163BC
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC · 2004
N172CA
CESSNA 172N · 1978
N1813V
CESSNA 120
N19410
CESSNA 150L · 1973
N198WM
WRIGHT MACLEOD DOELCAM SPECIAL STEEN SKYBOLT
N200DS
BELLANCA 17-30A · 1974
N2015V
BEECH K35 · 1959
N2117K
LUSCOMBE 8E · 1947
N227CD
EIRIAVION OY PIK 20D · 1978
N23KP
LANCAIR COMPANY LC41-550FG · 2004
N250AC
LEADING EDGE AERIAL TECH INC PV40X
N274ER
PIPER PA-44-180 · 1978

Popular Routes from HWD

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO Jet-A Price Notes
Signature Flight Support$6.00 – $7.60/galPrimary FBO
Cal Pacific Airmotive$5.60 – $7.20/galLocal operator; maintenance + FBO
Aircraft Category Estimated Fee
Light Jet (up to 12,500 lbs)$25 – $75
Midsize Jet (12,500 – 25,000 lbs)$75 – $200
Super-Mid (25,000 – 40,000 lbs)$200 – $350
Heavy / Ultra-Long Range (40,000+ lbs)Not typically operated at HWD
Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview

Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD/HWD) is a public-use, City of Hayward-owned reliever airport on the I-880 corridor between Oakland and San Jose. It carries no scheduled airline service; all traffic is general aviation — private jets, charter, flight training, piston, and helicopters. For East Bay and southern Silicon Valley destinations (Fremont, Newark, Union City, Pleasanton), it is the closest business-jet field, eliminating the drive to SFO or OAK.

Runway Capability

The primary Runway 10R/28L runs 5,694 feet of grooved asphalt, comfortably handling light and midsize jets and accommodating many super-midsize types after a performance review. The parallel 10L/28R (3,108 feet) handles light GA. Heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft are not typically operated here; operators should run takeoff and landing performance against weight, temperature, and runway length before committing.

FBOs & Ground Handling

Two FBOs serve business aircraft: Signature Aviation (formerly Meridian Hayward) and APP Jet Center Hayward. Both provide Jet-A, ground handling, and hangar or ramp parking. Hayward's fuel and handling fees are typically well below the premiums charged at SFO and OAK, a core reason East Bay operators base and tanker here.

Noise & Operational Restrictions

There is no published weight limit, but Hayward enforces a measured noise ordinance: aircraft are presumed in violation above 77 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 73 dBA overnight, with SENEL limits monitored by the airport. The field is bordered by residential neighborhoods, so quiet departure and arrival procedures are expected. There is no hard curfew, but the control tower operates roughly 0700–2100 local; the airport itself is accessible 24/7.

Customs & International Arrivals

Hayward has no on-field U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility. International flights must clear customs at a port of entry such as Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC) before repositioning the short distance to KHWD.

Regional Context

Within the congested San Francisco Bay airspace, Hayward functions as the East Bay's dedicated GA reliever for Oakland (OAK, about 6 NM northwest) and San Francisco (SFO). It sits roughly 8 miles from Fremont and about 20 miles from San Jose. Alternates and repositioning options nearby include San Carlos (SQL) and Palo Alto (PAO) across the bay.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Hayward Executive Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Oakland International Airport
KOAK · 6 NM from KHWD
San Carlos Airport
KSQL · 11 NM from KHWD
Palo Alto Airport
KPAO · 12 NM from KHWD
San Francisco International Airport
KSFO · 12 NM from KHWD

Frequently Asked Questions

20301 Skywest Drive, Hayward, CA 94541. The airport is located along the I-880 corridor between Oakland and San Jose.

San Jose is 20 miles (25 min). Fremont is 8 miles (12 min). For East Bay Silicon Valley destinations (Fremont, Newark, Union City), HWD is the closest airport.

HWD has no commercial airline service. All traffic is general aviation: private jets, charter, flight training, piston aircraft, and helicopters.

Two FBOs serve business aircraft at HWD: Signature Aviation (formerly Meridian Hayward) and APP Jet Center Hayward. Both offer Jet-A, ground handling, and hangar or ramp parking.

No. There is no on-field U.S. Customs at Hayward. International flights must clear customs at a port of entry such as Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC) before repositioning to HWD.

Runway 10R/28L at 5,694 feet (grooved asphalt, 150 feet wide). It is served by RNAV (GPS) approaches and is suited to light and midsize jets, with some super-midsize types after a performance review. The parallel Runway 10L/28R is 3,108 feet.

Yes. With 5,694 feet of grooved primary runway, midsize jets such as the Citation Latitude, Citation XLS+, and Hawker 900XP operate at HWD routinely. Select super-midsize aircraft can operate after a performance review for weight, temperature, and runway-available conditions.

Yes. 24/7 operations.

A light jet to LA runs $5,000-$7,000. A light jet to Las Vegas costs $4,000-$6,000. Contact The Jet Finder for pricing.

The City of Hayward, California, owns and operates the airport as a public-use general aviation reliever.

KHWD. FAA identifier: HWD.

Speed and cost. HWD has no airline congestion, faster ground handling, and lower FBO fees. For East Bay destinations (Fremont, Tri-Valley, Hayward), HWD eliminates the drive to SFO or OAK. Fuel pricing is typically lower than SFO.

No. HWD has RNAV (GPS) and visual approaches only, no ILS. During the marine-layer fog that can push into the bay shoreline, approach minimums are higher than at a precision-approach airport, though Hayward's inland position usually keeps it clearer than SFO or OAK.

52 feet above mean sea level.

There is no absolute curfew, but Hayward enforces a measured noise ordinance: aircraft are presumed in violation above 77 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 73 dBA overnight (11:01 p.m. to 6:59 a.m.), with SENEL limits monitored by the airport. The field borders residential areas, so quiet departure and arrival procedures are expected. The control tower operates roughly 0700–2100 local.

Year-round tech/VC corporate traffic. Peaks during major tech conferences (CES repositioning, Dreamforce, Google I/O) and holiday travel.

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