Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field (KCYS), Wyoming
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field (KCYS) serves Cheyenne, Wyoming, at an elevation of 6,160 feet, and shares its airfield with an Air National Guard unit. The airport is towered and handles a mix of civilian business aviation and military traffic, with two paved runways long enough to accommodate a broad range of jet and turboprop equipment. Nearby regional fields, including Laramie Regional and Northern Colorado Regional, sit within roughly 40 miles, giving dispatchers alternate options in the area.
Runways
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 9,270 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field has Jet A, Jet A1 and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Northern Colorado Regional (KFNL), 43 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field recorded 3,279 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KCYS concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July before tapering through the fall and winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 418 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field averages 7.8 days above 90°F in July, 28.9 freeze days in January and 3.2 snow days in April. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.1°F, and December the coldest, at 39.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway condition report data is available on request from the tower between 0600 and 2200, with 30 minutes prior notice required.
Military: parking on the Air National Guard ramp is restricted and requires a PPR.
Military: limited deicing service is available to military aircraft holding an Air National Guard PPR. All transient aircraft require a PPR submitted a minimum of 72 hours prior to arrival. Aircrews with an approved PPR who deviate from the coordinated arrival time by more than one hour must contact Air National Guard base operations as soon as possible.
For clearance delivery, contact Cheyenne Approach; when approach is closed, contact Denver ARTCC.
MALSR is activated on runway 27. REIL is installed on runways 09, 13, and 31. PAPI is installed on runways 09, 27, 13, and 31. HIRL serves runway 09/27, and MIRL serves runway 13/31, both controlled via CTAF.
A fence 9 feet high stands 199 feet from the runway end, 400 feet to the right.
The approach ratio is 17:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
Caution: taxiways B1, C, and E have hold-short lines for all runways.
Military: customs and agriculture services are unavailable at the Air National Guard ramp. An obstruction fence on taxiway F stands 67 feet north of the taxiway centerline.
Runway 09/27 and runway 13/31 both have painted assault landing zone markings.
Bird activity has been reported in the vicinity of the airport.
BASH Phase II is in effect, with increased bird hazard from May through September.
PCR VALUE: 577/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 230/F/C/X/T
Fuel service is available after hours.
Pilots should avoid the F.E. Warren Air Force Housing Property restricted area at all times.
Heavy helicopter traffic operates 2 nautical miles southwest of the airport, from the surface to 1,000 feet, during daylight hours on weekdays.
Restriction: taxiway C is closed north of taxiway F. Taxiways D and G are closed indefinitely.
Military: see FLIP AP/1 supplementary airport information.
Military: Air National Guard base operations run normal hours from 1300 to 2230Z++ Monday through Thursday, limited hours Friday, and closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
Military: all transient aircraft must contact Air National Guard Cowboy Operations 15 minutes prior to landing.
Military: the command post operates normal hours from 1300 to 2230Z++ Monday through Thursday, limited hours Friday, and is closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Contact the Air National Guard command post for details.
Military: A++ grade fuel is available at the Air National Guard ramp, for military aircraft.
Military: taxiways C and F have no taxiway edge lighting. Nonstandard white aircraft ground equipment box markings and nonstandard fire lane markings are present on the apron.
In an emergency after the tower is closed, contact ARFF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Pine Bluffs Municipal, 30.55 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCYS
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KCYS?
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field operates two paved runways. Runway 09/27 is the primary strip at 9,270 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. Runway 13/31 measures 6,690 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Both runways carry approach lighting: REILs serve runways 09, 13, and 31, while runway 27 has a MALSR system. PAPI guidance is installed on all four runway ends at KCYS.
Is customs clearance available at Cheyenne Regional Airport?
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KFNL, located approximately 43 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a stop at that facility or another customs-equipped airport before or after a leg into KCYS. This distance should factor into routing and fuel planning for any international arrival.
What fuel types are offered at KCYS?
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A1 fuel. The field is attended daily from 0600 to 2200 local, and after-hours fuel service is noted as available per the airport remarks. A separate remark indicates that military-grade A++ fuel is available at the Air National Guard ramp, though that supply is restricted to military aircraft. Dispatchers planning arrivals outside attended hours should confirm after-hours fuel arrangements ahead of time.
What military-related restrictions apply at KCYS?
Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field shares its field with an Air National Guard unit, and several remarks apply specifically to military traffic. ANG-related parking on the military ramp requires a PPR, and all transient military aircraft require a PPR submitted a minimum of 72 hours prior to arrival. Aircrews who deviate from a coordinated arrival time by more than one hour must contact base operations. Civilian operators should also note that pilots are advised to avoid the F.E. Warren AFB restricted area at all times.
Does traffic at Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Cheyenne Regional / Jerry Olson Field concentrates in the warmer months. July logs the highest count at 418 operations, compared to lows near 206 to 208 operations in March and December. This pattern reflects a clear summer peak relative to the winter months. Dispatchers scheduling operations at KCYS during July and August should anticipate the busiest traffic conditions of the year.