Central Wyoming Regional Airport (KRIW)
Medium airport · Riverton, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRIW |
| IATA | RIW |
| Elevation | 5,525 ft (1684 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°3'51" W 108°27'36" 43.06420, -108.46000 |
| Location | Riverton, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 8,204 ft (2501 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Central Wyoming Regional Airport at a glance
Central Wyoming Regional Airport is a medium airport in Riverton, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as RIW. The field elevation of 5,525 ft (1684 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRIW 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 — 10/28 — offers 8,204 ft (2501 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRIW 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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt Field | KLND | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Worland Municipal Airport | KWRL | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ralph Wenz Field | KPNA | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Miley Memorial Field | KBPI | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Casper-Natrona County International Airport | KCPR | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Central Wyoming Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,525 ft field elevation of Central Wyoming 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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Central Wyoming Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Central Wyoming Regional Airport is KRIW, and its IATA code is RIW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Central Wyoming Regional Airport above sea level?
Central Wyoming Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 5,525 feet (1684 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Central Wyoming Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.0642, -108.4600 — in Riverton, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hunt Field, about 35 km away.
Does KRIW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRIW 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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport?
Central Wyoming Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,204 ft (2501 m) with a ASP surface.