Yellowstone Regional Airport (KCOD)
Medium airport · Cody, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Yellowstone Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCOD |
| IATA | COD |
| Elevation | 5,102 ft (1555 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°31'13" W 109°1'26" 44.52020, -109.02400 |
| Location | Cody, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,268 ft (2520 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yellowstone Regional Airport at a glance
Yellowstone Regional Airport is a medium airport in Cody, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as COD. The field elevation of 5,102 ft (1555 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCOD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 8,268 ft (2520 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCOD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Yellowstone Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worland Municipal Airport | KWRL | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Billings Logan International Airport | KBIL | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Sheridan County Airport | KSHR | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Yellowstone Airport | KWYS | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Central Wyoming Regional Airport | KRIW | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yellowstone Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,102 ft field elevation of Yellowstone Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yellowstone Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yellowstone Regional Airport is KCOD, and its IATA code is COD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yellowstone Regional Airport above sea level?
Yellowstone Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 5,102 feet (1555 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yellowstone Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.5202, -109.0240 — in Cody, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Worland Municipal Airport, about 105 km away.
Does KCOD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCOD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Yellowstone Regional Airport?
Yellowstone Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,268 ft (2520 m) with a ASP surface.