Yellowstone Airport is a medium-sized airport serving West Yellowstone, United States. Its IATA code is WYS and its ICAO code is KWYS. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,649 ft (2,027 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 8,400 ft (2,560 m) long. Local time follows the America/Denver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WYS
- ICAO code
- KWYS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6,649 ft (2,027 m)
- Coordinates
- 44.6884, -111.1180
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,400 ft · 2,560 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yellowstone Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport | Bozeman, United States | 121 km · 75 mi |
| JAC Jackson Hole Airport | Jackson, United States | 124 km · 77 mi |
| IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport | Idaho Falls, United States | 151 km · 94 mi |
| COD Yellowstone Regional Airport | Cody, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
| BTM Bert Mooney Airport | Butte, United States | 177 km · 110 mi |
| SMN Lemhi County Airport | Salmon, United States | 223 km · 139 mi |
| HLN Helena Regional Airport | Helena, United States | 224 km · 139 mi |
| PIH Pocatello Regional Airport | Pocatello, United States | 231 km · 144 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WYS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,348 | 838 | 728 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,592 | 1,610 | 1,399 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,021 | 1,877 | 1,631 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,059 | 1,901 | 1,652 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,428 | 4,616 | 4,011 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,773 | 4,830 | 4,197 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,981 | 4,959 | 4,309 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,597 | 5,342 | 4,642 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,454 | 5,875 | 5,105 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,654 | 5,999 | 5,213 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,010 | 6,220 | 5,405 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,828 | 7,350 | 6,387 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,118 | 7,530 | 6,543 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,138 | 8,163 | 7,094 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,832 | 8,595 | 7,469 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,854 | 9,851 | 8,560 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | SALT LAKE CITY CNTR | 132.400 |
| RDO | GREAT FALLS RDO | 119.400 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yellowstone Airport?
The IATA code of Yellowstone Airport is WYS and its ICAO code is KWYS.
Where is Yellowstone Airport located?
Yellowstone Airport is in West Yellowstone, Montana, United States, at 44.6884, -111.1180.
What time zone is Yellowstone Airport in?
Yellowstone Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Denver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Yellowstone Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 8,400 ft (2,560 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yellowstone Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), about 121 km (75 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.