Yellowstone Airport (KWYS)
Medium airport · West Yellowstone, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Yellowstone Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWYS |
| IATA | WYS |
| Elevation | 6,649 ft (2027 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°41'18" W 111°7'5" 44.68840, -111.11800 |
| Location | West Yellowstone, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,400 ft (2560 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yellowstone Airport at a glance
Yellowstone Airport is a medium airport in West Yellowstone, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as WYS. The field elevation of 6,649 ft (2027 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWYS 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, 01/19, offers 8,400 ft (2560 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KWYS 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 Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport | KBZN | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Jackson Hole Airport | KJAC | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Mission Field | KLVM | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Idaho Falls Regional Airport | KIDA | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Yellowstone Regional Airport | KCOD | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yellowstone Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,649 ft field elevation of Yellowstone 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 Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yellowstone Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yellowstone Airport is KWYS, and its IATA code is WYS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yellowstone Airport above sea level?
Yellowstone Airport sits at an elevation of 6,649 feet (2027 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 Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.6884, -111.1180 — in West Yellowstone, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, about 121 km away.
Does KWYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWYS 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 Airport?
Yellowstone Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,400 ft (2560 m) with a ASP surface.