Airport information
- FAA LID
- WY65
- Coordinates
- 44.3489, -105.3370
- Elevation
- 4,500 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CASPER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 10 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 02:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 03:26Z |
Plan a flight from WY65
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 5,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,400 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCC · Gillette | VOR-DME | 114.60 | r078° / 8.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WY65. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE ON RWY.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- DOWN DRAFTS POSSIBLE BOTH APPROACH ENDS OF RWY.
Nearby airports
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 WY65 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 WY65
Madsen Airport (WY65) is an airport in Gillette, WY, at 4,500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WY65, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WY65 have a control tower?
No. Madsen Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WY65?
Madsen Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WY65?
Madsen Airport is in Gillette, WY, at an elevation of 4,500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.3489, -105.3370.
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