Posted on August 10th, 2026
Yellowstone Regional Airport (IATA/FAA: COD, ICAO: KCOD) provides convenient private aviation access to Cody, Yellowstone National Park, the Absaroka Mountains, Shoshone National Forest, and northwestern Wyoming. Located just southeast of Cody, the airport is particularly well positioned for travelers visiting Yellowstone through the park’s East Entrance, staying at private ranches and lodges along the North Fork corridor, or combining Yellowstone with a private jet trip to Jackson Hole and the Tetons.
With an 8,268-foot paved runway, private aviation services, and convenient access to Cody, Yellowstone Regional Airport can accommodate a broad range of private aircraft. Because the airport sits at an elevation of approximately 5,102 feet, aircraft performance, temperature, passenger load, baggage, fuel requirements, and mission length must be considered when selecting an aircraft for each charter.
JetOptions arranges on-demand private jet charter flights to Yellowstone Regional Airport and evaluates aircraft performance, passenger requirements, baggage, weather, seasonal conditions, ground transportation, and the final destination for every itinerary. Whether your plans include Cody, Yellowstone National Park, a private ranch, or an outdoor retreat in northwestern Wyoming, our Charter Advisors can recommend the aircraft and airport best suited to your trip.
Yellowstone Regional Airport is a public-use airport owned by the City of Cody and located approximately two miles southeast of the city. The airport serves commercial airline, private aviation, charter, business, recreational, air ambulance, and other general aviation operations.
The airport occupies approximately 694 acres at an elevation of approximately 5,102 feet above sea level. Its single paved Runway 04/22 measures 8,268 feet long by 100 feet wide, providing substantially greater runway capability than many smaller mountain and resort airports.
Yellowstone Regional Airport has served Cody since 1937 and remains an important aviation gateway to the surrounding region, including the eastern side of Yellowstone National Park.
| Airport Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport Name | Yellowstone Regional Airport |
| IATA / FAA Identifier | COD |
| ICAO Identifier | KCOD |
| Location | Cody, Wyoming |
| Distance from Cody | Approximately 2 miles southeast |
| Elevation | Approximately 5,102 feet |
| Airport Area | Approximately 694 acres |
| Runway | 04/22 – 8,268 × 100 feet |
| Airport Type | Public-use regional airport |
| Control Tower | No |
| Private Aviation Services | FBO, Jet A, aircraft parking, ground services, maintenance, and additional general aviation support |
COD is particularly convenient for travelers approaching Yellowstone National Park from the east. Yellowstone’s East Entrance is approximately 52 miles west of Cody via the scenic North Fork Highway and Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway.
Runway 04/22 provides 8,268 feet of paved runway, allowing COD to support a broad range of private aircraft when performance requirements and operating conditions permit.
The airport is located only a few miles from downtown Cody, providing convenient access to hotels, restaurants, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, the Cody Nite Rodeo, private residences, and local businesses.
On-airport aviation providers support private and general aviation with fueling, aircraft parking, ground handling, pilot and passenger facilities, maintenance, and other services.
Yellowstone Regional Airport has one paved runway, Runway 04/22, measuring approximately 8,268 feet by 100 feet. The runway is equipped with lighting and instrument approach infrastructure supporting operations in a range of weather conditions.
While its runway provides useful capability for private aviation, Yellowstone Regional Airport’s 5,102-foot elevation makes aircraft performance planning especially important. Higher airport elevation reduces aircraft performance, and the effect can become more significant as temperatures rise during the summer.
Aircraft suitability therefore depends on more than runway length alone. Aircraft type, passenger count, baggage, fuel load, temperature, wind, runway conditions, departure direction, destination, and the operating carrier’s approved performance calculations all affect the final aircraft and flight plan.
For longer nonstop missions, the operator may need to balance fuel and payload or determine whether an intermediate fuel stop is appropriate. JetOptions evaluates these factors when matching an aircraft to each Cody and Yellowstone charter itinerary.
Aircraft performance at mountain airports can change significantly with temperature, weight, wind, and other operating conditions. JetOptions works with the operating carrier to confirm the aircraft and flight plan appropriate for the specific mission rather than assuming suitability based solely on aircraft category or published runway length.
Yellowstone Regional Airport provides private aviation facilities and ground support for aircraft arriving in Cody. The airport currently lists Ascension FBO and Beacon Air Group among its FBO facilities, while Choice Aviation provides additional general aviation, maintenance, charter, and flight-training services.
Private aviation facilities at COD provide passenger and crew support, fueling, aircraft services, and assistance for arriving and departing general aviation aircraft.
Jet A and aviation gasoline are available, along with aircraft parking, servicing, hangar options, and other aviation support services.
Available facilities include passenger and pilot areas, crew transportation options, conference or training space, concierge assistance, and coordination of local services.
Rental vehicles and private ground transportation can be coordinated for travel into Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Wapiti, area guest ranches, lodges, and other destinations throughout northwestern Wyoming.
Yellowstone Regional Airport is located approximately two miles southeast of Cody, making downtown hotels, restaurants, businesses, and attractions readily accessible after arrival.
Travelers continuing toward Yellowstone typically travel west from Cody along U.S. Highway 14/16/20 through the Shoshone River Canyon, Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Wapiti Valley, and Shoshone National Forest. The route is designated the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway and leads to Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance.
The East Entrance is approximately 52 miles west of Cody. Actual driving time varies with weather, road conditions, wildlife, seasonal traffic, construction, and the traveler’s final destination inside or outside the park.
Travel to Yellowstone is highly seasonal. Road access within and around the park can change because of winter closures, snow, construction, wildfire activity, and other conditions. Travelers should confirm current National Park Service and Wyoming road information when planning their itinerary.
JetOptions can coordinate private ground transportation in advance so that a professional driver or prearranged vehicle is available following arrival at COD.
Yellowstone Regional Airport is an important private aviation option for travelers visiting the eastern side of Yellowstone National Park. The drive west from Cody follows one of the region’s most scenic approaches to Yellowstone, passing through the Wapiti Valley and Shoshone National Forest before reaching the park’s East Entrance.
From the East Entrance, travelers can continue toward Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, Lake Village, Hayden Valley, and connections to the Grand Loop Road. Travelers whose itineraries are concentrated in other portions of Yellowstone may benefit from comparing COD with other regional airports before selecting their arrival point.
JetOptions evaluates the complete trip, including flight time, aircraft requirements, ground-transfer distance, seasonal road access, and the passenger’s final Yellowstone destination.
Cody combines convenient Yellowstone access with a distinctive Western identity. Founded by William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the community is known for Western history, ranching culture, rodeo, outdoor recreation, museums, and access to the mountains and forests of northwestern Wyoming.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a Smithsonian Affiliate encompassing five museums devoted to Western history, art, Plains Indian culture, natural history, and firearms, along with a research library.
Cody’s Western heritage continues through its summer rodeo tradition. The Cody Nite Rodeo operates during the summer season, while the Cody Stampede brings professional rodeo competition and Independence Day celebrations to the city each July.
The surrounding region offers fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, rafting, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, climbing, hunting, and backcountry recreation across the Absaroka Mountains and Shoshone National Forest.
The Cody Yellowstone region is home to guest ranches, historic lodges, private retreats, and remote properties offering access to horseback riding, fishing, hiking, wildlife, and the surrounding mountain landscape.
Travelers arriving by private jet can choose from boutique accommodations in Cody, historic properties, mountain lodges, and guest and dude ranches throughout the North Fork, Wapiti Valley, Sunlight Basin, and surrounding region.
In downtown Cody, the Chamberlin Inn offers boutique accommodations in a historic setting, while The Cody Hotel provides upscale lodging near the city’s western attractions. Farther west toward Yellowstone, travelers will find a collection of guest ranches and lodges set against the Absaroka Mountains and Shoshone National Forest.
Regional ranch properties offer experiences ranging from comfortable cabin accommodations to multi-day itineraries built around horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, cookouts, and guided excursions. For travelers seeking privacy and outdoor access, these properties can make COD particularly attractive as the aviation gateway for a Western retreat.
Private flights to Yellowstone Regional Airport serve a wide range of itineraries. In addition to Yellowstone vacations, travelers arrive for corporate retreats, ranch visits, real estate, private residences, outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing trips, family gatherings, cultural events, and business throughout the Bighorn Basin and northwestern Wyoming.
Seasonal demand can increase considerably during the summer Yellowstone travel season and around major Cody events. Travelers planning private flights during peak periods should arrange aircraft, ground transportation, lodging, and ranch accommodations as early as practical.
Yellowstone Regional Airport may be considered for private flights serving Cody, Wapiti, Yellowstone’s East Entrance, the North Fork corridor, Shoshone National Forest, Powell, Meeteetse, Sunlight Basin, and surrounding ranch and recreational destinations.
Best considered for: Cody, Yellowstone’s East Entrance, Wapiti Valley, North Fork guest ranches and lodges, Shoshone National Forest, private ranch properties, and destinations throughout northwestern Wyoming.
Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody is particularly well positioned for travelers visiting Yellowstone National Park from the east, the North Fork corridor, and destinations throughout northwestern Wyoming. Because Yellowstone and the surrounding mountain region cover a large geographic area, other private aviation airports may be more convenient for itineraries focused on Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Teton Valley, or Yellowstone’s western approaches.
JetOptions compares airport location with aircraft performance, runway requirements, weather, seasonal road access, airport availability, and ground-transfer time to determine the most appropriate arrival airport for each Yellowstone and Teton-region itinerary.
Yellowstone Regional Airport’s 8,268-foot runway allows many categories of private aircraft to be considered for Cody missions, including turboprops, light jets, midsize aircraft, super-midsize jets, and larger business aircraft when operating conditions and performance requirements permit.
Aircraft category alone, however, does not establish suitability. COD’s elevation, temperature, passenger and baggage load, required fuel, runway conditions, winds, and destination can significantly influence aircraft performance.
A nonstop flight from a distant departure point may require substantially more fuel than a regional mission. In some circumstances, selecting a different aircraft or incorporating a fuel stop may provide a better combination of passenger capacity, range, runway performance, and overall charter value.
References to aircraft categories are general planning examples only. The charter operator and flight crew determine whether a specific aircraft can safely and legally operate at Yellowstone Regional Airport under the conditions expected for the flight. JetOptions evaluates the complete mission before recommending an aircraft.
JetOptions provides personalized private flight planning for Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Wapiti Valley, private ranches, mountain lodges, and destinations throughout northwestern Wyoming. Our Charter Advisors will help determine the aircraft, airport, and itinerary best suited to your trip.
Yes. Yellowstone Regional Airport supports private and general aviation operations. Its 8,268-foot runway can accommodate a broad range of private aircraft when aircraft performance, weight, temperature, weather, and other operating conditions permit.
Yellowstone Regional Airport uses IATA and FAA identifier COD and ICAO identifier KCOD.
Runway 04/22 is approximately 8,268 feet long and 100 feet wide. Aircraft suitability must still be evaluated according to aircraft weight, temperature, fuel requirements, weather, and the operating carrier’s performance calculations.
The airport elevation is approximately 5,102 feet above sea level. Because higher elevations affect aircraft performance, temperature and density altitude are important considerations when planning private flights to and from Cody.
The airport is approximately two miles southeast of Cody, providing convenient access to downtown hotels, restaurants, businesses, museums, and local attractions.
Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance is approximately 52 miles west of Cody via U.S. Highway 14/16/20 and the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway. Driving conditions and travel times vary according to season, traffic, weather, wildlife, and road conditions.
COD is particularly convenient for itineraries involving Cody, Yellowstone’s East Entrance, Yellowstone Lake, the North Fork corridor, Wapiti Valley, and ranches and lodges east of the park. Travelers visiting other parts of Yellowstone may benefit from comparing COD with Jackson Hole, Bozeman, or other regional airports.
Yes. Yellowstone Regional Airport provides FBO and general aviation services including aviation fuel, aircraft parking and servicing, passenger and crew facilities, and other support for private aircraft operations. Services should be confirmed for the planned arrival and departure times.
Yellowstone Regional Airport does not have U.S. Customs landing rights for international arrivals. International private flights generally need to clear U.S. Customs at an appropriate airport of entry before continuing domestically to Cody.
JetOptions considers passenger count, baggage, departure point, required range, airport elevation, temperature, runway performance, weather, aircraft availability, cabin requirements, and the passenger’s final destination before recommending an aircraft and itinerary.