Airport

CYS Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) serves Cheyenne. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACYS
ICAOKCYS
Non-stop2
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation1877 m

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The airport in numbers

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field — facts & history

We pulled Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 33,392 passengers in 2019.

Opened
1937
89 years ago
Passengers / year
33,392
as of 2019
Elevation
1877 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field to Cheyenne

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From CYS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Denver158 km166 min$298–$473
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cheyenne ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Frontier Airlines · United Airlines · Great Lakes Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field to the centre of Cheyenne?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field to Cheyenne?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field?
About 2 destinations, including Worland, Denver. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026