Yellowstone Airport

KWYS / WYS

West Yellowstone, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 03:15 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:15Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
6,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.28
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KWYS 160315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,649ft
BKN 6,000ft AGL
OVC 7,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,649ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,149ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.28 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
23.74 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,649 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,289 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 6,925 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KWYS 152324Z 1600/1624 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1600/1603 VRB15G25KT 4SM TSRA OVC050CB FM161000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 1610/1614 6SM BR FM161700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 1622/1624 4SM -SHRA BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000ft
10:00Z FM161000
+7h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WYS
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 8,399 ft 150 ft ASP 26°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
26° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Yellowstone Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KWYS
IATA Code: WYS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,649 ft MSL

Location

City: West Yellowstone
Country: US
Latitude: 44.688400°
Longitude: -111.117996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,399 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Yellowstone Airport

Yellowstone Airport (KWYS/WYS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in West Yellowstone, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 6,649 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.