Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS) is a regional airport serving Cheyenne, WY at 6,159 ft. KCYS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 13, 27, 31) — longest 9,270 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCYS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (190°) at 10 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCYS 290553Z AUTO 19010G20KT 10SM FEW010 19/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP128 60001 T01890167 10233 20189 51004
What changed at KCYS?
Since the 0508Z (11:08 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 20 kt.
- The 11,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KCYS
KCYS is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 10 knots gusting 20, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,750 ft (field elevation 6,159 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KCYS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 6,690 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 8 kt right (g16) |
| 27 | 9,270 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 10 kt left (g20) |
| 09 | 9,270 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 10 kt right (g20) |
| 31 | 6,690 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 8 kt left (g16) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCYS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, WY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KCYS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCYS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV 35 NW DEN/TM 0402/FL170/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 35 NW DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0402Reported at 04:02 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0327/FL060/TP BCS3/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16L DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0327Reported at 03:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16L DENRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN350005/TM 0224/FL070/TP B737/TB NEG
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN350005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DGW UA /OV LSK270005/TM 0134/FL260/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-21
DGW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LSK270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDVWC-21Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0127/FL060/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16R DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16R DENRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 30E/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP SW4/TB NEG BLO 160/IC NEG/RM VMC BLO 160
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 30ELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 160Turbulence: none reported blo 160.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM VMC BLO 160Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 15NW/TM 0042/FL150/TP B38M/TB SMOOTH/RM SFC-150
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15NWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM SFC-150Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 40NW/TM 0040/FL185/TP B739/TB MOD TB/RM 185-160 DURD
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 40NWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL185Altitude: 18,500 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TBTurbulence: moderate tb.RM 185-160 DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCYS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCYS reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13
- 49%
- 27
- 28%
- 09
- 14%
- 31
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0541Z (11:41 PM MDT)
TAF KCYS 290541Z 2906/3006 20008KT P6SM BKN100 TEMPO 2906/2909 BKN008 FM290900 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 FM291700 14010KT P6SM SCT200 FM291900 17010KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCYS
- IATA
- CYS
- FAA LID
- CYS
- City
- Cheyenne
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,159 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.1557, -104.8120
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,270 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.425 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cheyenne Hill Hoppers - CanAm Hwy — Cheyenne, WY · 7 mi
- Cheyenne RC Club - Powderhouse Rd — Cheyenne, WY · 8 mi
- Rocky Mountain Modeleers - N CR 5 — Wellington, CO · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCYS reported VFR conditions during about 88.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 313 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.1 kt, calm 4.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 83.3 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 85.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 81.6 | 6.9 | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| May | 81.1 | 7.4 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 92.6 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 93.3 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 94.2 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 91.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 87.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 90.3 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 89.6 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 2.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.5 kt |
| Feb | 11.6 kt |
| Mar | 11.1 kt |
| Apr | 11.3 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 9.1 kt |
| Jul | 8.0 kt |
| Aug | 8.0 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 9.7 kt |
| Nov | 10.6 kt |
| Dec | 11.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCYS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, WY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCYS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCYS?+
KCYS has 4 runways — 09, 13, 27, 31; the longest is 9,270 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCYS report its own weather?+
Yes — Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCYS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCYS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCYS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCYS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCYS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (KCYS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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