KWYS · WYS
Yellowstone Airport
West Yellowstone, MontanaElevation 6,649 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
01/19
RWY 0126°T
Landing length (LDA)8,400 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,400 / 8,400 / 8,400 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19206°T
Landing length (LDA)8,400 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,400 / 8,400 / 8,400 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Yellowstone Airport is in West Yellowstone, Montana. Field elevation 6,649 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJEFF KADLEC
Manager phone406-646-7631
AttendedMAY-OCT ALL, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKWYS / WYS
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.6884, -111.1180
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.4
SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
CNTR
119.4
GREAT FALLS RDO
RDO
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›COND UNMNT 1700-0800.
›CLSD 31 OCT - 01 MAY; CK NOTAMS - AMGR OR 406-459-9825
›OFF SEASON FUEL- 406-646-7359.
›406-459-9825/406-444-2506.
›TURBINE PWRD LDG FEE.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›PPR FOR ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX - AMGR OR 406-459-9825.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 01; REIL RWY 19; HIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01 & 19 OPR CONSLY. NOT AVBL 31 OCT- 7 MAY .
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568 .
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -19C.
›WX DEPENDENT.
›SNOW REMOVAL NA. WINTER SNOWMOBILE ACT ON & INVOF OF ARPT.
›PCR VALUE: 1490/F/A/X/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KWYS have a METAR?
Yes. KWYS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KWYS have a TAF?
When KWYS issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KWYS?
KWYS sits at 6,649 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KWYS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.