Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS)
Medium airport · Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCYS |
| IATA | CYS |
| Elevation | 6,159 ft (1877 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°9'21" W 104°48'43" 41.15570, -104.81200 |
| Location | Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,270 ft (2825 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,690 ft (2039 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field at a glance
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field is a medium airport in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as CYS. The field elevation of 6,159 ft (1877 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCYS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 9,270 ft (2825 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCYS 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 Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie Regional Airport | KLAR | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Northern Colorado Regional Airport | KFNL | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport | KBFF | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | KBJC | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Denver International Airport | KDEN | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,159 ft field elevation of Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field 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 Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
What is the ICAO code of Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field?
The ICAO identifier of Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field is KCYS, and its IATA code is CYS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field above sea level?
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field sits at an elevation of 6,159 feet (1877 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field located?
The airport lies at 41.1557, -104.8120 — in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Laramie Regional Airport, about 74 km away.
Does KCYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCYS 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 Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field?
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,270 ft (2825 m) with a CON surface.