Yellowstone Airport
KWYS, West Yellowstone, MT
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (8,400 ft)
About 1 mile to the West Entrance of Yellowstone
Yellowstone Airport airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Yellowstone
Four airports serve Yellowstone: West Yellowstone at the west entrance, Bozeman to the north, Jackson Hole to the south and Cody to the east.
- Main airport
- WYS / KWYS
- Elevation
- 6,649 ft
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (8,400 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Yellowstone
West Yellowstone is closest but open only in summer. Bozeman handles every size of jet year-round, Jackson Hole is inside Grand Teton National Park, and Cody is about an hour from the east entrance.
Summer is peak season; most park roads close to cars in winter.
Yellowstone Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
KBZN, Bozeman, MT
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (8,994 ft)
About 50 miles to Big Sky and 8 miles to Bozeman
Bozeman Yellowstone airport guideJackson Hole Airport
KJAC, Jackson, WY
- Longest runway
- 01/19 (6,300 ft)
- FBOs
- 1
About 9 miles to the town of Jackson and 20 miles to Teton Village
Jackson Hole airport guideYellowstone Regional Airport
KCOD, Cody, WY
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (8,268 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Cody and 50 miles to Yellowstone’s east entrance
Yellowstone Regional airport guideBefore You Book Yellowstone
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
West Yellowstone in summer; Bozeman for the north and year-round; Jackson for Grand Teton and the south entrance.
Seasonal Airport
West Yellowstone usually operates only from about June through September.
West Yellowstone
Yellowstone Airport is a mile from the West Entrance of Yellowstone and is open in summer only.
When Demand Peaks in Yellowstone
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June to September
- Peak season; West Yellowstone airport open.
- Winter
- Most roads close; snowcoach and snowmobile tours.
Flight Times and Prices to Yellowstone
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to WYS for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,882 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,000–$31,500 | 4 hr 15 min$39,500–$60,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 823 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,149 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$43,500–$66,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,120 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,700–$18,400 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,189 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,800–$20,000 | 3 hr$16,700–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,352 mi | 3 hr 25 min$15,000–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,200–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 762 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 631 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Yellowstone
Light and midsize jets fly from Colorado, Utah and Texas; super-midsize jets fly from the coasts.
Yellowstone Private Jet Questions
What is the closest airport to Yellowstone?
Yellowstone Airport (WYS) at West Yellowstone in summer; Bozeman (BZN) year-round.
How long is a private flight from Dallas to Bozeman?
About 2 hr 55 min from Love Field in a midsize jet.
Is West Yellowstone airport open year-round?
No. It usually operates from about June through September; use Bozeman the rest of the year.
