Yellowstone Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
WYS
ICAO Code
KWYS
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Yellowstone Airport (serving the West Yellowstone area) is a small seasonal/regional airport that provides access to the West Yellowstone entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It operates from a single terminal and sees most traffic during the park’s peak season.

Yellowstone Airport
Elevation: 2026 m
44.6884, -111.1180

Terminal Guide for Yellowstone Airport #

The airport has a single small terminal with basic passenger services-check-in, a small departure lounge and arrival facilities-scaled to seasonal demand and regional flights.

Getting to and From Yellowstone Airport #

Ground transport options include taxis, shuttle services and rental cars; travel times to the West Yellowstone town centre are short, but transfers into the park or to nearby gateway towns can take longer depending on destination.

  • Rail/metro: None.
  • Buses/Shuttles: Seasonal shuttle and tour operators provide transfers to park entrances and lodges.
  • Taxis: Available but can be limited in low season-advance booking is advised.
  • Driving: Rental cars are the most flexible option for park access.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Yellowstone Airport #

Facilities are aimed at seasonal visitors: a café/snack counter, car-rental desks and tourist information during peak periods.

  • Lounges: None.
  • Food & drink: Limited café or vending options in the terminal.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Basic Wi‑Fi likely available; charging points may be limited.
  • Luggage & services: Standard check-in/baggage handling; limited additional services.
  • Accessibility: Small terminal with short walking distances; assistance available on request.

Tips for Yellowstone Airport #

  • If you’re visiting Yellowstone National Park, confirm seasonal flight schedules-some services to nearby airports are highly seasonal.
  • Ground transfers into the park can be lengthy; pre-book shuttles or rental cars during the summer high season.

Weather & Climate near Yellowstone Airport #

Climate

Yellowstone Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (706 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 21 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -17°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-17° -5°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-15° -1°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-11°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 15°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
21°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
25°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
25°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 19°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
19°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 12°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight