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WYS Yellowstone Airport
Yellowstone Airport (IATA: WYS, ICAO:KWYS) is located in the the city of West Yellowstone, United states.

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IATA Code

WYS

ICAO Code

KWYS

Name

Yellowstone Airport

Type

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

West Yellowstone

Latitude

44.6884000

Longitude

-111.1176400

Time Zone

UTC-07:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Yellowstone Airport (WYS), identified by ICAO code KWYS, is located in West Yellowstone, Montana, United States, close to the western gateway of Yellowstone National Park. It is a small regional airport serving seasonal passenger, general aviation and community-access needs rather than functioning as an international cargo hub. For international freight, our service team generally treats Yellowstone Airport as a local delivery or collection point and evaluates a larger gateway airport for the line-haul movement, customs handling and consolidated cargo connection. Seasonal demand, mountain-weather conditions, limited local cargo infrastructure and the availability of onward trucking should be checked before any booking is confirmed.

Airport name	Yellowstone Airport
IATA / ICAO	WYS / KWYS
Location	West Yellowstone, Montana, United States
Coordinates	44.6884000, -111.1176400
Time zone	UTC−07:00

Key Highlights

Regional access point

Useful for West Yellowstone and nearby southwest Montana destinations, but not a substitute for a major international cargo gateway.

Seasonal operating profile

Tourism-related traffic and weather can create marked seasonal variation. Operating acceptance must be confirmed for each shipment.

Limited cargo assumptions

Do not assume dedicated freighter service, bonded storage, cold rooms, dangerous-goods facilities or routine customs clearance at the airport.

Road connection is decisive

The final routing may require trucking from a larger gateway, with mountain roads and winter conditions affecting the delivery plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Yellowstone Airport should be planned as a small regional airport unless the airport operator, handling provider and carrier confirm a specific cargo capability in writing. Our service team verifies the following before accepting an instruction:

Acceptance and handling: whether the booked operator accepts commercial freight, oversized pieces, pallets or only limited baggage-related consignments.
Storage: availability of secure short-term holding, receiving hours, piece limits and release procedures. Dedicated bonded, customs-controlled or free-trade-zone storage should not be presumed.
Temperature control: active or passive temperature protection, dry-ice handling and refrigerated storage must be confirmed case by case; urgent pharmaceuticals require a pre-approved contingency plan.
Dangerous goods: acceptance of lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice and other regulated articles depends on the operating carrier and trained handling arrangements.
Ground service: ramp access, forklift availability, vehicle restrictions and delivery appointment requirements may limit large, heavy or high-value cargo handling.

Routes & Transit Times

International freight: our team normally compares routing through a suitable U.S. gateway with a dedicated cargo terminal, customs capability and broader airline connectivity, followed by secure trucking to the West Yellowstone area.
Domestic regional connection: any air leg involving Yellowstone Airport depends on seasonal schedules, aircraft type, weather, payload restrictions and the carrier’s current cargo acceptance policy.
Time planning: door-to-door transit is affected by gateway handling, U.S. customs release, truck availability, mountain-road conditions and the receiving party’s local access. No fixed transit time should be promised before confirmation.
Routing alternatives: when the shipment is time-critical, oversized, temperature-sensitive or subject to special handling, a larger nearby gateway with established cargo services may provide a more reliable operating plan.

Our service team obtains the actual flight, handling and trucking confirmation before issuing a final routing proposal. Seasonal schedules and airport access can change.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: West Yellowstone and surrounding gateway communities in southwest Montana, subject to the selected truck route and consignee location.
Tourism and hospitality supply: seasonal hotel, restaurant, outdoor-recreation and park-support shipments may require delivery before peak visitor periods.
General commercial cargo: documents, spare parts, maintenance items, retail replenishment and small commercial consignments can be considered after carrier and handling confirmation.
Special cargo: perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, dangerous goods and high-value equipment require advance screening and may be better routed through a cargo-equipped gateway.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the applicable cargo cut-off is set by the operating carrier and handling agent, not by the airport code alone. Our team confirms acceptance, tender time and document cut-off separately.
U.S. customs: international shipments must use an appropriate U.S. customs entry process and broker arrangement. Do not assume local airport customs examination or clearance capability without written confirmation.
Regulated cargo: provide accurate commodity descriptions, HS classification, shipper and consignee details, packing information and any required permits. Dangerous goods must comply with applicable IATA DGR and carrier rules.
Delivery and collection: consignee identification, appointment windows, vehicle suitability, winter access and remote-area delivery charges should be agreed before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and delivery postcode to our service team before requesting a firm quote.
For urgent or high-value shipments, compare an air-to-gateway plus secured trucking solution with direct regional-airport delivery rather than selecting the shortest map distance.
Use robust, weather-resistant packaging and clearly mark piece dimensions, orientation, handling limits and contact details; confirm forklift or tail-lift requirements for heavy cargo.
Reserve additional contingency for winter weather, seasonal congestion, customs review and limited local handling availability. Temperature-sensitive cargo should travel only under a documented control plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Yellowstone Airport receive international air freight directly?

It should not be assumed. Our service team first checks the operating carrier, handling arrangement and customs process. In many cases, international cargo is routed through a larger U.S. gateway and moved onward by truck.

Is there a dedicated cargo terminal or bonded warehouse?

Specific cargo, bonded-storage and customs facilities must be confirmed with the airport and handling provider. We do not quote these capabilities as standard services without written verification.

Can the airport handle dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft, trained handler, packaging and documentation. Our team performs a commodity review before booking and may recommend an alternative gateway.

How should a temperature-controlled shipment be planned?

Provide the temperature range, packaging type, duration limit and contingency requirement in advance. Yellowstone Airport should not be selected for sensitive cargo until storage, handover and trucking controls are confirmed.

What information is needed for a delivery quotation?

We need the origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, incoterms, customs status and delivery constraints. For remote or seasonal destinations, consignee access details are also important.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location and reference data in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against the relevant authority and the booked carrier before shipment tender.

Airport and local operating information: yellowstoneairport.org
U.S. civil aviation reference and airport oversight: faa.gov
U.S. customs and border procedures: cbp.gov
International air transport and cargo standards reference: iata.org

No unverified cargo throughput, warehouse area, flight frequency, airline allocation, handling hours, customs availability or transit-time figure is presented. Current acceptance, capacity, schedule and facility status must be reconfirmed for each shipment.