Flying in Cheyenne, WY
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Cheyenne — the nearest is Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 14h 58m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 02m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Cheyenne
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
Laramie Regional Airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Greeley–Weld County Airport
Kimball Municipal Robert E Arraj Field
Phifer Airfield
Vance Brand Airport
Torrington Municipal Airport
Fort Morgan Municipal Airport
Erie Municipal Airport
Boulder Municipal Airport
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:31–19:29 | 14h 58m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:29–16:31 | 9h 02m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 11.4°C / 53°F | -0.6°C / 31°F | 29 km/h | 32% |
| Summer | 27.3°C / 81°F | 13.9°C / 57°F | 25 km/h | 32% |
| Autumn | 16.3°C / 61°F | 4.1°C / 39°F | 26 km/h | 16% |
| Winter | 2.6°C / 37°F | -7.1°C / 19°F | 32 km/h | 19% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Cheyenne, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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