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Serving central Wyoming's Wind River Basin communities.
Location
Riverton, United States
Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW/KRIW) is a public airport located in Riverton, Wyoming, serving the Wind River Basin region of central Wyoming. It provides essential air service to a sparsely populated but economically significant area that includes agricultural, energy, and tourism industries.
The airport operates at an elevation of approximately 5,525 feet above sea level, which affects aircraft performance and is typical of Wyoming's high-altitude terrain. It is owned and operated by Fremont County and serves both commercial and general aviation traffic.
Commercial service at the airport has historically been supported through the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which subsidizes scheduled airline service to small and remote communities that would otherwise lack access to the national air transportation network.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling the modest volume of commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options are limited, with rental cars being the primary means of travel between the airport and Riverton or surrounding communities.
Airlines here
SkyWest Airlines, operating under the United Express banner, has provided Essential Air Service-subsidized commercial flights at this airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located at an elevation of approximately 5,525 feet MSL, affecting aircraft performance.
- ›Serves the Wind River Basin, a region with significant oil, gas, and agricultural activity.
- ›Commercial service is maintained through the federal Essential Air Service (EAS) program.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by Fremont County, Wyoming.
- ›Riverton is located near the Wind River Indian Reservation, and the airport serves that community as well.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
