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 (KHWD) offers both WAAS (LPV) and non-WAAS (LNAV) minimum options, with non-WAAS requiring specific step-down fixes.
Pilots must observe particular operational details, including circling restrictions to the south for Runway 10R, a 4 nm leg hold for missed approaches, and a steeper visual glide path (VASI) compared to the approach's glide slope.
Chart notations "T" and "A" indicate nonstandard takeoff minimums (due to obstacles and required climb gradients) and nonstandard IFR alternate minimums, respectively, which necessitate consulting additional flight information.

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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.

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