Why go
- City in Wyoming, United States.
- Served by Converse County Airport (DGW).
History
Casper is a city in and the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. It is the second-most populous city in the state after Cheyenne, with its population at 59,038 as of the 2020 census. Casper is nicknamed "The Oil City" and has a long history of oil boomtown and cowboy culture, dating back to the development of the nearby Salt Creek Oil Field.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Converse County Airport (DGW); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CPR has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Casper, Wyoming. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.