AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

WY09

Sherwin Field Number 1 Airport · Newcastle

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,190 ft / 1,277 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
NW/SE · 3,300 ft · TURF-GRVLUNLIT
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sherwin Field Number 1 Airport (WY09), located in Newcastle, 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 4,190 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Sherwin Field Number 1 Airport
ICAO / IATA
WY09 / —
Municipality
Newcastle
Country
Region
US-WY — Wyoming
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,190 ft

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway NW / SE
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,300 ft / 1,006 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: TURF-GRVL
Heading: ° / °
RWY NW
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY SE
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KGCCILS
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport
107 km / 58 nm
KCPRILS
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
145 km / 78 nm
KRAPILS
Rapid City Regional Airport
158 km / 85 nm
KRCAILS
Ellsworth Air Force Base
159 km / 86 nm
KCDRILS
Chadron Municipal Airport
163 km / 88 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026