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Yellowstone Airport

West Yellowstone, United States

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Yellowstone Airport

West Yellowstone, United States

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6649 ft

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Gateway to Yellowstone National Park in Montana.

Location

West Yellowstone, United States

Yellowstone Airport (WYS/KWYS) is a small public-use airport located in West Yellowstone, Montana, serving as the primary air gateway to Yellowstone National Park. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 6,649 feet above sea level, making it one of the higher-elevation airports in the region. Due to its proximity to one of the world's most visited national parks, the airport operates primarily as a seasonal facility, with commercial service concentrated during the summer tourist season. The airport is owned and operated by the Town of West Yellowstone. The facility supports a mix of commercial, general aviation, and charter operations. Its location near the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park makes it a convenient option for travelers seeking to minimize ground travel time into the park.

Terminals

The airport features a single small terminal building suited to its low-volume, seasonal passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars and shuttle services connecting the airport to West Yellowstone and the national park entrances.

Airlines here

SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, has historically provided seasonal scheduled service to Yellowstone Airport.

Notable facts

›Elevation of approximately 6,649 feet above sea level affects aircraft performance.
›Commercial service is primarily seasonal, aligned with Yellowstone National Park's peak tourist months.
›Located less than a mile from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
›The airport is owned by the Town of West Yellowstone, Montana.
›General aviation and charter flights supplement limited scheduled commercial service.

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Yellowstone Airport is a state-owned public-use airport in unincorporated Gallatin County, Montana, United States, located adjacent to U.S. 191/U.S. 287 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north of the central business district of West Yellowstone. Although only open from June through September, commercial passenger service is available during those months. Scheduled airline service is subsidized by the federal Essential Air Service (EAS) program.

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