Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport (KHYX), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Saginaw County / H W Browne (KHYX) is a public, non-towered airport in Saginaw, Michigan, serving as a business aviation option roughly 64 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows the field handling 873 total annual operations, with 655 of those attributed to business aviation traffic. The airport offers a longer paved runway suitable for jet traffic alongside a shorter secondary strip, along with self-service fuel and pilot-controlled lighting for after-hours operations.
Runways
Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 10/28, is 5,002 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is 3CM, 7 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport recorded 655 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KHYX concentrates in the fall months, with September, July, and June showing the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 78 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport averages 5.8 days above 90°F in July, 29.1 freeze days in January and 4.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.0°F, and January the coldest, at 30.0°F.
Weather station is 4.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
A 2-foot concrete culvert is located 100 feet from the runway, 80 feet to the left; a 15-foot-deep ditch crosses the approach end.
For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
Lighting is pilot-activated over CTAF: MALSF on Runway 28, REIL on Runway 10, PAPI on Runways 05, 23, 10, and 28, HIRL on Runway 10/28, and MIRL on Runway 05/23. PAPI on Runway 10 and 28 operates continuously during daylight hours.
The approach ratio is 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Deer and large birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet A+ fuel are available around the clock on a self-service basis.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Saginaw County / H W Browne Airport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Mbs International (KMBS), 11.20 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KHYX?
Saginaw County / H W Browne (KHYX) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 10/28 is the primary strip at 5,002 feet long and 100 feet wide, suitable for most business jet operations. Runway 05/23 is shorter and narrower, at 2,952 feet long and 60 feet wide. Both runways are paved with asphalt surfaces. Dispatchers planning larger aircraft should default to 10/28 given its greater length and width.
Is fuel available at KHYX and what hours does it operate?
KHYX stocks both 100LL and Jet A+ fuel, available on a self-service basis. Per the airport remarks, self-service fuel is available H24, meaning it can be accessed around the clock without attendant support. This makes KHYX a viable stop for both piston and jet traffic outside normal staffed hours. The field itself has a separate attendance schedule for other services, staffed weekdays 0730-1700 and weekends 0800-1200 local time. Fuel access, however, is not limited to those hours.
Does KHYX have onsite customs clearance?
Saginaw County / H W Browne does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is 3CM, located approximately 6.97 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting service at KHYX directly. Dispatchers coordinating international arrivals should factor in this short repositioning distance when building the itinerary.
What obstructions should pilots be aware of near KHYX runways?
KHYX has documented close-in obstructions affecting approach planning. A 2-foot concrete culvert sits 100 feet from the runway, offset 80 feet to the left, and a 15-foot-deep ditch crosses the approach end. The published approach ratio to the displaced threshold is 20:1. Wildlife is also a factor: deer and large birds are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Pilots should account for both the terrain obstructions and wildlife activity during approach and departure planning.
What lighting is available at KHYX and how is it activated?
KHYX offers pilot-controlled lighting activated over CTAF. Runway 28 has a MALSF approach lighting system, while Runway 10 has REIL. PAPI is installed on all four runway ends: 05, 23, 10, and 28. Runway 10/28 has HIRL, and Runway 05/23 has MIRL. Notably, the PAPI systems on Runway 10 and 28 operate continuously during daylight hours rather than only on pilot activation.