Medium airport · Riverton, United States
Central Wyoming Regional Airport
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year). Its IATA code is RIW. Its ICAO code is KRIW. It has 2 runways, longest 8,204 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,525 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Riverton, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RIW |
| ICAO code | KRIW |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,204 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,525 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 43.0642° N, 108.4600° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Central Wyoming Regional Airport is known for
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).
History
Service was subsidized by the Essential Air Service program until October 2006, when Great Lakes Airlines began providing subsidy-free service. Key Lime Air operating as the Denver Air Connection began serving the airport with regional jet aircraft on July 1, 2016. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).
Official website: https://centralwyomingairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Central Wyoming Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sinks Canyon State Park · United States · 27.9 miles away
- Boysen State Park · United States · 28.2 miles away
- Hot Springs State Park · United States · 42.9 miles away
- Woodruff Cabin Site · United States · 46.2 miles away
- Legend Rock State Archaeological Site · United States · 51.2 miles away
- Fort Bonneville · United States · 85.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Wyoming Regional Airport?
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a primary commercial service airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).
What is the airport code for Central Wyoming Regional Airport?
Central Wyoming Regional Airport — its IATA code is RIW and its ICAO code is KRIW.
Where is Central Wyoming Regional Airport located?
Central Wyoming Regional Airport serves Riverton, United States. Its coordinates are 43.0642° N, 108.4600° W.
What is the history of Central Wyoming Regional Airport?
Service was subsidized by the Essential Air Service program until October 2006, when Great Lakes Airlines began providing subsidy-free service. Key Lime Air operating as the Denver Air Connection began serving the airport with regional jet aircraft on July 1, 2016.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20933
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Wyoming_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.