Airports / Wyoming / CYS
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field.
Cheyenne, Wyoming · 6,159 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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6,159
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FBOs on field
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Laramie Regional Airport (LAR), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS / CYS) is a mid-sized airport serving Cheyenne, Wyoming. The airport sits 6,159 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CYS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Laramie Regional Airport (LAR, 40 nm), Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL, 43 nm), and Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF, 70 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,270-foot paved runway, CYS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CYS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cheyenne.
1 FBO serves KCYS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Legend AeroServe
Your FBO? Claim it, freeCentrally located in the mountain region, Legend AeroServe of Cheyenne (KCYS) is an attractive stopping point for any long-haul flight. For this very reason, Cheyenne was selected as part of the original air-mail routes back in the early 1920s and continues to diligently serve both commercial and general aviation customers today.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 06:00-22:00, after-hours service on request
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KCYS
IATA
CYS
FAA / Local
CYS
Elevation
6,159 ft
Coordinates
41.1557° N · 104.8120° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WY fields
state range 3,939–7,285 ft
At 6,159 ft, CYS sits higher than 55% of the 29 Wyoming fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,270 ft
- 09/279,270 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 13/316,690 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,270 ft
CYS's 9,270 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 6,159 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 40nmLARLaramie Regional AirportLaramie
- 43nmFNLNorthern Colorado Regional AirportLoveland
- 70nmBFFWestern Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig AirportScottsbluff
- 76nmBJCRocky Mountain Metropolitan AirportDenver
- 78nmDENDenver International AirportDenver
- 83nmSNYSidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr FieldSidney
Location
Open the full mapKCYS · Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field · Cheyenne, WY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CYS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 132 nm | 42m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 150 nm | 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 301 nm | 1h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 326 nm | 1h 9m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 572 nm | 1h 44m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 628 nm | 1h 52m |
| Austin (AUS) | 744 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CYS?
- Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field's longest paved runway is 9,270 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CYS?
- Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,270 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field?
- One FBO serves CYS: Legend AeroServe. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CYS?
- The closest alternate is Laramie Regional Airport (LAR), about 40 nm away, followed by Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CYS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 6m (301 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 9m (326 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 43m (565 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.