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Cheyenne, Wyoming

S. state of Wyoming.

Type CityPopulation 65,132Metro Area Population 102,000

Why go

  • Capital and most populous city of Wyoming, US.
  • Served by Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS).

History

Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population was 65,132 at the 2020 census, while the Cheyenne metropolitan area encompassing all of Laramie County had an estimated 102,000 residents. Cheyenne is situated on Crow Creek and Dry Creek. It is the county seat of Laramie County.

Airports

Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) 0.7 mi to the centre
4020 Airport Pkwy W, Cheyenne, WY 82001 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Denver, Worland (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Radio Ranch Airport 5.3 mi to the centre
Cheyenne, WY, US
Outdoor
Skyview Airpark 12 mi to the centre
Cheyenne, WY, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CYS has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Worland).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cheyenne, Wyoming. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Colorado · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences