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Worland Municipal Airport

Worland, United States

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Worland Municipal Airport

Worland, United States
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Small general aviation hub serving north-central Wyoming.

Location
Worland, United States
Worland Municipal Airport (WRL/KWRL) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Worland, Wyoming, serving Washakie County and the surrounding Big Horn Basin region. It supports private and charter flights, agricultural aviation, and local air transportation needs. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Worland and receives federal funding through the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). It sits at an elevation of approximately 4,227 feet above sea level, reflecting the high-altitude terrain typical of Wyoming. Worland Municipal has no scheduled commercial airline service and functions primarily as a general aviation facility. It provides fueling, maintenance services, and runway access for private pilots and corporate aircraft operating in the region.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities consist of a general aviation terminal and fixed-base operator services.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Worland is primarily by private vehicle, as the airport is located a short distance from downtown Worland with no formal public transit service.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 4,227 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›Serves Washakie County and the broader Big Horn Basin of Wyoming.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline service; general aviation only.
  • ›Listed in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS).
  • ›IATA code WRL and ICAO code KWRL identify it in aviation databases.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Wyoming's Big Horn Basin under wide open skies

Worland Municipal Airport is a small general aviation facility serving Worland, Wyoming, situated in the heart of the Big Horn Basin. It supports regional agricultural, charter, and private flight operations for the surrounding rural communities. The airport reflects the self-reliant character of Wyoming's high plains, offering basic but functional services for pilots and travelers.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling general aviation arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle and private pickup arrangements
  • Local taxi services available by phone
  • Car rental inquiries through local agencies in Worland
  • Ride coordination via hotel shuttles for select properties
Nearby Hotels
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Worland
  • Comfort Inn Worland
  • Montana Bar & Motel
  • Worland Inn
Dining

Dining options inside the airport terminal are minimal to nonexistent given its general aviation scale. Worland's downtown area, a short drive away, offers local diners and casual restaurants serving classic Wyoming fare. Travelers are advised to plan meals before or after flights using options in town.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm fuel availability and any services in advance by contacting the airport directly before your flight.
  • Arrange ground transportation ahead of arrival as on-demand options in Worland are limited.
  • Weather in the Big Horn Basin can change rapidly; check Wyoming-specific aviation forecasts carefully.
  • Worland is a gateway to scenic drives toward the Big Horn Mountains and Thermopolis hot springs, worth planning extra time for.
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Route map (1 destinations)

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Routes

WRL → CYSF9 · BEH BE1
WRL → CYSUA · BEH BE1
WRL → CYSZK · BEH BE1

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Encyclopaedia

Worland Municipal Airport is in Washakie County, Wyoming, three miles south of Worland, which owns it. It was built in 1953. It has no scheduled airline service; Great Lakes Airlines pulled out on September 30, 2016.

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