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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 · AsphaltLIGHTED
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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°
RWY 01 (26.3°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: LOW | CRS: 12°
RWY 19 (206.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CNTR SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
132.40 MHz
RDO GREAT FALLS RDO
119.40 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KBZNILS
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
121 km / 65 nm
KJACILS
Jackson Hole Airport
124 km / 67 nm
KLVM
Mission Field
124 km / 67 nm
KIDAILS
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
151 km / 82 nm
KCOD
Yellowstone Regional Airport
167 km / 90 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026