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Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field

CYS · KCYS · Cheyenne, WY · 6,159 ft elevation · var 10E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCYS / CYS
Coordinates
41.1557, -104.8120
Elevation
6,159 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
CASPER
NOTAM facility
CYS
Attendance
ALL 0600-2200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1937/10
Distance from city
1 N

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:53 AM10:53Z
Sunrise05:27 AM11:27Z
Sunset08:35 PM02:35Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:09 PM03:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:09 PM → 04:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:35 PM → 04:27 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; REIL RWY 09, 13, 31; PAPI RWY 09, 27, 13, 31; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF on 118.7 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 13: 4-light PAPI (left) · 31: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

09TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 09 · 085°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
7,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.7

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 7,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 09/27

9,270 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 116k, Double wheel 212k, Dual tandem 379k, Double dual tandem 871k.

09
Heading
085° mag · 95° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
610 ft
27
Heading
265° mag · 275° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.1 (CYS) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
675 ft

Runway 13/31

6,690 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 60k, Double wheel 87k, Dual tandem 148k, Double dual tandem 200k.

13
Heading
125° mag · 135° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 9 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 225 ft R of centerline
Displaced threshold
1,060 ft
31
Heading
305° mag · 315° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
1,160 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D124.55APP/DEP
ATIS134.425
CTAF118.7
GND121.9
MISC126.2ARNG OPS
OPS22.552ANG OPS/COMD POST
RDO122.3CASPER RDO
TWR118.7
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
CYS · CheyenneVORTAC113.10r195° / 3.8 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

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Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches6

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
CHEYENNE ARPT BOARD
PO BOX 2210, CHEYENNE, WY
307-634-7071
Manager
TIM BRADSHAW
1401 AIRPORT PARKWAY, CHEYENNE, WY
307-426-4151

Remarks FAA

  • PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WHEN ATCT CLSD CALL AMGR 307-638-3872.
  • RCR AVBL ON REQ FM ATCT 0600-2200 30 MIN PRIOR NOTICE REQUIRED.
  • BIRD ACTIVITY INVOF ARPT.
  • PILOTS SHOULD AVOID F.E. WARREN AFHP AT ALL TIMES.
  • MILITARY: RSTD: ANG PPR REQ TO PRK ON MIL RAMP.
  • MILITARY: ANG: LMTD DEICE SVC AVBL TO MIL ACFT WITH ANG PPR. ALL TRAN ACFT RQR PPR MIN 72 HR PRIOR TO ARR. AIRCREWS WITH APV PPR THAT DEVIATE FR COORD ARR TIME BY MORE THAN ONE HR MUST CTC AMOPS ASAP. PPR DSN388-6355/6879, C307-772-6355/6879.
  • HEAVY COPTER TFC 2 NM SW OF ARPT, SFC TO 1000 FT DUR DALGT, WEEKDAYS.
  • RSTD: TWY C CLSD NORTH OF TWY F, TWY D, AND G CLSD INDEFLY.
  • CAUTION: TWY B1, C AND E HOLD SHORT LINES FOR ALL RWYS
  • BASH PHASE II, INCR BIRD HAZ MAY-SEP.
  • MILITARY: INFO: SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT INFO.
  • MILITARY: ANG: BASE OPS NML OPR 1300-2230Z++ MON-THU, LTD FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL.
  • MILITARY: ANG: ALL TRAN ACFT CTC ANG COWBOY OPS 15 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
  • MILITARY: ANG: COMD POST DSN388-6470, C307-772-6470 NML OPR 1300-2230Z++ MON-THU, LTD FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN, AND HOL.
  • MILITARY: SVC: FUEL: A++(MIL) AVBL AT ANG
  • MILITARY: ANG: NO TWY EDGE LGT ON TWY C & TWY F. NSTD WHITE AGE BOX MKGS ON APN. NST FIRE LANE MRKS ON APN.
  • MILITARY: ANG: CSTMS/AG - SVC UNAVBL.
  • RWY: RWY 09/27 & RWY 13/31 HAVE PAINTED ASSAULT LNDG ZONE MKGS.
  • FOR CD CTC CHEYENNE APCH AT 307-772-6032, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • EMERG AFT TWR CLSD CTC ARFF 307-772-6338.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; REIL RWY 09, 13, 31; PAPI RWY 09, 27, 13, 31; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF
  • TIEDOWN FEE.
  • AFTER HOURS FUEL CALL 307-634-7079.
  • PCR VALUE: 577/R/B/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 230/F/C/X/T
  • +9 FT FENCE, 199 FT FM RWY END, 400 FT RGT.
  • APCH RATIO 17:1 FM DSPLCD THR.

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KCYS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KCYS

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS · KCYS) is an airport in Cheyenne, WY, at 6,159 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,270 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCYS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCYS have a control tower?

Yes. Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KCYS?

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field has 2 runways; the longest is 9,270 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCYS?

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field is in Cheyenne, WY, at an elevation of 6,159 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1557, -104.8120.

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