Worland Municipal Airport (KWRL)
Medium airport · Worland, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Worland Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWRL |
| IATA | WRL |
| Elevation | 4,227 ft (1288 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°57'57" W 107°57'4" 43.96570, -107.95100 |
| Location | Worland, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,241 ft (683 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 10/28 | 2,502 ft (763 m) | 60 ft | GRS | No |
| 16/34 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Worland Municipal Airport at a glance
Worland Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Worland, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as WRL. The field elevation of 4,227 ft (1288 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWRL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KWRL 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 Worland Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Regional Airport | KCOD | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Central Wyoming Regional Airport | KRIW | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Sheridan County Airport | KSHR | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Hunt Field | KLND | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Casper-Natrona County International Airport | KCPR | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Worland Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,227 ft field elevation of Worland Municipal 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 Worland Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Worland Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Worland Municipal Airport is KWRL, and its IATA code is WRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Worland Municipal Airport above sea level?
Worland Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,227 feet (1288 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Worland Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.9657, -107.9510 — in Worland, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yellowstone Regional Airport, about 105 km away.
Does KWRL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWRL 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 Worland Municipal Airport?
Worland Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.