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Phifer Airfield

Wheatland, United States

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Phifer Airfield

Wheatland, United States
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Eastern Wyoming's general aviation gateway serving Platte County.

Location
Wheatland, United States
Phifer Airfield (KEAN) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Wheatland, Wyoming, serving Platte County and the surrounding region. It is owned and operated by Platte County and primarily supports private, corporate, and agricultural aviation activity. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 4,773 feet above mean sea level on the high plains of eastern Wyoming. It does not currently support scheduled commercial airline service, functioning instead as a reliever and general aviation facility for the area. The facility is named in honor of a local family or individual, consistent with many small county-owned airports across rural Wyoming. It provides essential aviation infrastructure for a region with limited ground transportation alternatives.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle, as Wheatland lacks a formal public transit network connecting to the airfield.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Phifer Airfield; it serves general aviation users exclusively.
Notable facts
  • ›IATA code EAN is assigned to the airport, though no commercial service currently operates.
  • ›The airport elevation is approximately 4,773 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›Phifer Airfield is owned and operated by Platte County, Wyoming.
  • ›The airport supports general aviation including private, corporate, and agricultural flights.
  • ›Wheatland is located along Interstate 25 in eastern Wyoming, roughly between Cheyenne and Casper.
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A quiet gateway serving the wide-open plains of eastern Wyoming

Phifer Airfield, identified by the IATA code EAN, is a small general aviation airport serving Wheatland, the seat of Platte County in southeastern Wyoming. It supports regional air access across a sparsely populated stretch of the High Plains, catering primarily to private pilots, charter operations, and agricultural aviation. The airfield plays a modest but practical role in connecting this rural community to broader transportation networks.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A small, single facility providing basic services for private and charter aircraft operations.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or prearranged pickup
  • Taxi or rideshare via local Wheatland providers
  • Car rental by prior arrangement with local agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Vimbo's Motel Wheatland
  • Wyoming Motel Wheatland
  • Wheatland Inn
Dining

In-terminal dining options at Phifer Airfield are essentially nonexistent given its small general aviation status. Wheatland itself offers a handful of diners, fast-food outlets, and local restaurants along US-87, a short drive from the airfield. Travellers are advised to plan meals before arrival or head into town upon landing.

Traveller Tips
  • Fuel availability may be limited; confirm with the FBO before departure or arrival.
  • Wheatland sits at roughly 4,740 feet elevation — account for density altitude during flight planning.
  • Arrange ground transportation in advance, as on-demand options in Wheatland are very limited.
  • Weather across the Wyoming High Plains can shift rapidly; check NOTAMs and METARs carefully before flying.

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Phifer Airfield is a public-use airport located in Wheatland, Wyoming, approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) east of the town. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility.

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