Powell Municipal (KPOY), Wyoming
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Powell Municipal (KPOY) is a public-use airport in Powell, Wyoming, serving business aviation traffic at an elevation of 5,096 feet. The field offers one paved runway alongside two turf-dirt strips, with fuel service available via credit card outside attended hours. Customs processing is not available onsite, with the nearest customs airport at Bozeman Yellowstone International (KBZN), roughly 113 nautical miles away.
Runways
Powell Municipal has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 6,200 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Powell Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 4:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Powell Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bozeman Yellowstone International (KBZN), 114 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Powell Municipal recorded 199 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and May. Business aviation traffic at KPOY is concentrated in the spring months of April and May, with a secondary peak in December, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 28 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Powell Municipal averages 11.1 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 1.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.2°F, and January the coldest, at 31.5°F.
Weather station is 5.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Powell Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway edge identifier lights (REIL) are pilot-activated on Runway 31. PAPI is available on both Runway 13 and Runway 31. Medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) serve Runway 13/31, all controlled via CTAF.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.
After hours, contact police dispatch or the sheriff's office for emergencies.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Powell Municipal has four airfields within 37 NM. The closest is North Big Horn County, 15.04 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPOY
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KPOY?
The longest runway at Powell Municipal (KPOY) is Runway 13/31, a paved asphalt surface measuring 6,200 feet long and 100 feet wide. The airport also has two turf-dirt runways, 17/35 at 2,698 feet and 03/21 at 2,529 feet, both also 100 feet wide. Pilots operating larger business aircraft should plan on Runway 13/31 for arrivals and departures.
Is fuel available at Powell Municipal outside staffed hours?
Yes, fuel is available around the clock at Powell Municipal (KPOY) through a credit card system, even outside the staffed attendance schedule of Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1630. Both 100LL and Jet A are listed as available fuel types at the field. This allows transient aircraft to refuel without needing to coordinate with airport staff.
Does KPOY have customs clearance onsite?
Powell Municipal (KPOY) does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (KBZN), located approximately 113.51 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to plan their customs clearance through KBZN or another designated port of entry rather than at Powell itself.
What should pilots know about after-hours emergencies at KPOY?
At Powell Municipal (KPOY), after-hours emergencies are handled by contacting police dispatch or the sheriff's office, since the airport itself is not staffed around the clock. Regular attendance runs Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1630 local time. Pilots operating outside this window should be aware that airport personnel are not on hand to respond directly to on-field issues.