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KWYS
Yellowstone Airport · West Yellowstone
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
6,649 ft / 2,027 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 119.40 MHz (GREAT FALLS RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 8,399 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Yellowstone Airport (KWYS), located in West Yellowstone, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6,649 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.
Full Name
Yellowstone Airport
ICAO / IATA
KWYS / WYS
Municipality
West Yellowstone
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,649 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,399 ft / 2,560 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 26.3° / 206.3°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 26.3° / 206.3°
RWY 01 (26.3°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: LOW | CRS: 12°
RWY 19 (206.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CNTR SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
132.40 MHz
RDO GREAT FALLS RDO
119.40 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026