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WY17

Ellis Ranch Airport

Medicine Bow, WyomingElevation 6,530 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,100 ft

08/26
Dimensions
3,100 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
RWY 26

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ellis Ranch Airport is in Medicine Bow, Wyoming. Field elevation 6,530 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWILLIAM R ELLIS
Manager phone307-325-6744
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWY17
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)CASPER
RegionWyoming
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.0219, -106.4265
Distance from city11 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WY17 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WY17 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WY17. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WY17 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WY17. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WY17?
WY17 sits at 6,530 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WY17?
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.