Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)
Medium airport · Sheridan, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sheridan County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSHR |
| IATA | SHR |
| Elevation | 4,021 ft (1226 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°46'9" W 106°58'48" 44.76920, -106.98000 |
| Location | Sheridan, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,039 ft (1536 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 8,301 ft (2530 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sheridan County Airport at a glance
Sheridan County Airport is a medium airport in Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as SHR. The field elevation of 4,021 ft (1226 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSHR 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 — 15/33 — offers 8,301 ft (2530 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSHR 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 Sheridan County 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 | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport | KGCC | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Yellowstone Regional Airport | KCOD | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Billings Logan International Airport | KBIL | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field | KMLS | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sheridan County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,021 ft field elevation of Sheridan County 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 Sheridan County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sheridan County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sheridan County Airport is KSHR, and its IATA code is SHR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sheridan County Airport above sea level?
Sheridan County Airport sits at an elevation of 4,021 feet (1226 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sheridan County Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.7692, -106.9800 — in Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Worland Municipal Airport, about 118 km away.
Does KSHR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSHR 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 Sheridan County Airport?
Sheridan County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,301 ft (2530 m) with a ASP surface.