Chart Wise: Hayward, California (KHWD) RNAV GPS Rwy 28L

Master stepdowns, glide slope differences, and nonstandard notations on this Bay Area airport approach.

Jason Blair

Wednesday, September 09, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Aviation enthusiasts on the ramp at Hayward Executive Airport in California [Credit: US Aircraft Expo]

Key Takeaways:

The RNAV GPS RWY 28L approach at Hayward Executive Airport offers varying minimums, with WAAS-equipped aircraft benefiting from precision-like LPV minimums down to 348 feet MSL.
Non-WAAS aircraft must follow specific stepdown fixes for LNAV minimums and will have higher minimums.
Key operational considerations include circling to the south for Runway 10R landings, a distinct missed approach procedure to the OAK VOR with 4 nm legs, and important 'T' and 'A' chart notations indicating nonstandard takeoff and alternate minimums.

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Centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) in California might just be a good place for a pilot to use to gain access to the many attractions in the area. The RNAV GPS RWY 28L approach is a way to get down to the airport when weather conditions are less than optimal VMC.

Hayward, California, approach [Credit: Jeppesen] — Hayward Executive Airport approach in California [Credit: Jeppesen]

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