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Shively Field

Saratoga, United States

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Shively Field

Saratoga, United States
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General aviation gateway to Wyoming's Sierra Madre Range.

Location
Saratoga, United States
Shively Field, designated KSAA and IATA code SAA, is a public-use general aviation airport located in Saratoga, Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,830 feet above mean sea level, the airport serves the small rural community and surrounding Carbon County region. The airport is owned and operated by Carbon County and primarily supports general aviation traffic, including private aircraft, charter flights, and agricultural aviation operations. It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service. Saratoga is known for its hot springs and outdoor recreation, and the airport occasionally supports tourism-related traffic to the area. The facility has a single runway and basic general aviation amenities.
Terminals
Shively Field has no commercial passenger terminal; it features a basic general aviation terminal building for transient and local pilots.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Saratoga is primarily by private vehicle, with no scheduled public transit serving the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 6,830 feet MSL makes it a high-altitude general aviation field.
  • ›Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, the airport is owned and operated by the county.
  • ›The airport serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation including hot springs, fishing, and hunting in the region.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline service operates at Shively Field.
  • ›The airport carries both an IATA code (SAA) and an ICAO code (KSAA), unusual for a small general aviation facility.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Wyoming's high desert wilderness and mountain solitude

Shively Field is a small general aviation airport serving Saratoga, Wyoming, a quiet ranching and resort town in Carbon County. Sitting at an elevation of over 7,000 feet in the North Platte River valley, the airport primarily supports private pilots, charter flights, and recreational visitors drawn to the region's fly fishing, hot springs, and hunting. It plays a modest but meaningful role in connecting this remote corner of Wyoming to the broader regional aviation network.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single small facility serving private and charter aircraft with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars (limited availability, advance booking recommended)
  • Personal vehicle pickup
  • Taxi or local car service (limited availability)
Nearby Hotels
  • Saratoga Inn Resort & Spa
  • Wolf Hotel Saratoga
  • Riviera Lodge
Dining

The airport itself offers minimal to no in-house dining facilities given its general aviation scale. Saratoga's small downtown, just a few miles away, has local diners, the historic Wolf Hotel restaurant, and casual eateries serving hearty Western fare.

Traveller Tips
  • High elevation affects aircraft performance — pilots should review density altitude carefully before departure.
  • Rental car options are very limited; arrange ground transportation well in advance of arrival.
  • The nearby Hobo Pool, a free natural hot spring, is a popular first stop for visitors to Saratoga.
  • Weather can change rapidly in this mountain valley; check forecasts closely, especially in winter months.
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Shively Field is a public airport a mile southwest of Saratoga, in Carbon County, Wyoming.

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