Yellowstone Airport (KWYS)

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KWYS ICAO
WYS IATA
West Yellowstone City
8,400 ft Longest Runway

More about Yellowstone Airport

Yellowstone Airport (KWYS/WYS) is the private-aviation gateway for travelers arriving in West Yellowstone, Montana, placing the edge of Yellowstone country at the center of the itinerary.

For private travelers, the value of KWYS is its simplicity: arrive close to West Yellowstone, keep the ground movement direct, and move from aircraft to car without building the day around a commercial terminal. The setting is practical as well as atmospheric, with Montana’s mountain town character beginning almost as soon as the cabin door opens.

Planning through the field is anchored by an 8,400-foot longest runway and route demand tied to Bozeman. Published charter pairings include Bozeman with Aspen, Atlanta, Cabo San Lucas, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Milan, Minneapolis, Monterey, Napa Valley, Nassau, New York, Palm Beach, Paris, Scottsdale, St. Tropez, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Big Sky Airport, Mission Field Airport, and Bert Mooney Airport may also be relevant to the wider region. A private traveler may still choose KWYS when the trip is centered on West Yellowstone itself and the priority is to arrive through the field that directly serves that setting, rather than routing the day around another Montana airport.

West Yellowstone is not a generic mountain stop; it is a compact Montana gateway town shaped by open sky, forested approaches, and the national park landscape beyond. For travelers coming in by private jet, that sense of arrival is part of the point: the flight plan ends where the trip begins.

Advisor Note
“For KWYS, our charter desk first confirms the operator’s airport plan against the 8,400-foot runway and the requested passenger, baggage, and schedule profile. Firm dates early help widen available aircraft options.”

Quick Facts

Yellowstone Airport at a glance

ICAO
KWYS
IATA
WYS
Location
West Yellowstone, Montana, United States
Longest runway
8,400 ft

Other airports serving the same destinations as KWYS

Planning a charter through KWYS

Confirm the airport
Quotes for this trip are issued against Yellowstone Airport (KWYS). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
Share the wider itinerary
Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around West Yellowstone, Montana, United States, and the schedule is built to fit it.
Runway on record
The longest runway recorded for this airport is 8,400 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.

Popular routes through KWYS

Classes shown are the range fit for each leg, not a restriction at KWYS.

Route This airport Typical aircraft Flight time Distance
Aspen to Bozeman Arriving Bozeman Light Jets · Midsize Jets 1h 13m – 1h 22m 437 nm
Atlanta to Bozeman Arriving Bozeman Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets 3h 15m – 3h 46m 1,420 nm
Bozeman to Aspen Departing Bozeman Light Jets · Midsize Jets 1h 13m – 1h 22m 437 nm
Bozeman to Atlanta Departing Bozeman Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets 3h 15m – 3h 46m 1,420 nm
Bozeman to Cabo San Lucas Departing Bozeman Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets 3h 9m – 3h 39m 1,372 nm
Bozeman to Charlotte Departing Bozeman Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets 3h 27m – 3h 59m 1,510 nm
Bozeman to Chicago Departing Bozeman Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 2h 25m – 2h 47m 1,015 nm
Bozeman to Dallas Departing Bozeman Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 2h 25m – 2h 47m 1,019 nm
Bozeman to Geneva Departing Bozeman Ultra Long Haul Jets 9h 24m – 10h 57m 4,368 nm
Bozeman to Honolulu Departing Bozeman Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets 5h 57m – 6h 54m 2,709 nm
Bozeman to Houston Departing Bozeman Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 2h 51m – 3h 17m 1,222 nm
Bozeman to Las Vegas Departing Bozeman Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 1h 34m – 1h 47m 609 nm

Common questions about Yellowstone Airport charter

Can I charter a private jet into Yellowstone Airport?

Yes. Yellowstone Airport is identified as KWYS, with IATA code WYS, and serves West Yellowstone, Montana for private charter travel.

What runway information should I know for KWYS?

Yellowstone Airport has a longest runway of 8,400 feet. Your charter advisor will use the confirmed aircraft, passenger count, weather, and operator requirements to plan the trip appropriately.

Which charter routes are commonly planned through this airport?

Yellowstone Airport is associated with Bozeman route planning, including pairings with Aspen, Atlanta, Cabo San Lucas, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Milan, Minneapolis, Monterey, Napa Valley, Nassau, New York, Palm Beach, Paris, Scottsdale, St. Tropez, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Why use KWYS instead of Bozeman Yellowstone International, Big Sky, Mission Field, or Bert Mooney?

Yellowstone Airport is the field in West Yellowstone, so it can make sense when the itinerary is focused on that setting. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Big Sky Airport, Mission Field Airport, and Bert Mooney Airport may also serve regional travel plans, and the best choice depends on the exact trip.

Does this airport serve Bozeman itineraries?

Yellowstone Airport is listed as serving Bozeman, and the charter routes provided for this field are organized around Bozeman pairings with major U.S. and international cities.

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