Yellowstone Airport (WYS): Codes, Runways & Location
Yellowstone Airport (IATA: WYS · ICAO: KWYS) is a medium-sized airport serving West Yellowstone, United States. It lies at 44.6884° N, 111.1180° W, 6649 ft (2027 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yellowstone Airport
Yellowstone Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of West Yellowstone in United States. It is identified by the IATA code WYS and the ICAO code KWYS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yellowstone Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2560 m (8400 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6649 ft (2027 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dubois Municipal Airport (DBS) about 105 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,560 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yellowstone Airport
Where is Yellowstone Airport located?
Yellowstone Airport is located in West Yellowstone, United States. Its coordinates are 44.6884° N, 111.1180° W.
What is the airport code for Yellowstone Airport?
Yellowstone Airport has an IATA code of WYS and an ICAO code of KWYS.
How long is the runway at Yellowstone Airport?
Yellowstone Airport's longest runway is about 2560 m (8400 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Yellowstone Airport have?
Yellowstone Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yellowstone Airport a major airport?
Yellowstone Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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