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KCYS

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field · Cheyenne

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
6,159 ft / 1,877 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS), located in Cheyenne, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 6,159 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
ICAO / IATA
KCYS / CYS
Municipality
Cheyenne
Country
Region
US-WY — Wyoming
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,159 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,267 ft / 2,825 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 95.3° / 275.3°
RWY 09 (95.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (275.3°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: CYS | CRS: 265°
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,691 ft / 2,039 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.3° / 315.3°
RWY 13 (135.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (315.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
124.55 MHz
ATIS ATIS
134.43 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
MISC ARNG OPS
126.20 MHz
OPS ANG OPS/COMD POST
22.55 MHz
RDO CASPER RDO
122.30 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026