Central Wyoming Regional Airport — Riverton, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Central Wyoming Regional Airport (Riverton) is RIW — its ICAO code is KRIW.
Distance & flight time from RIW
Central Wyoming Regional Airport
Central Wyoming Regional Airport serves Riverton and the surrounding Fremont County area in central Wyoming, a region shaped by ranching, energy production, and proximity to the Wind River Indian Reservation. RIW offers scheduled commercial service historically supported through federal Essential Air Service subsidies, connecting Riverton to hub airports such as Denver. The airport also supports general aviation traffic tied to Wyoming's oil and gas industry and outdoor recreation access to the nearby Wind River Mountains and Yellowstone region. RIW's facilities are modest but adequate for regional jet and turboprop operations, reflecting its function as an essential air link for a sparsely populated part of the American West.
Runways at Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4800 ft (1463 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 10/28 | 8204 ft (2501 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 121.425 MHz |
| RDO | CASPER RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
- Hunt Field (LND) — 35.4 km (22.0 mi)
- Worland Municipal Airport (WRL) — 108.3 km (67.3 mi)
- Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) — 113.7 km (70.6 mi)
- Miley Memorial Field (BPI) — 144.8 km (90.0 mi)
- Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR) — 163.5 km (101.6 mi)
- Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) — 168.1 km (104.5 mi)
- Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) — 170.9 km (106.2 mi)
- Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field (RWL) — 174.0 km (108.1 mi)
RIW is Central Wyoming Regional Airport serving Riverton, Wyoming, with Essential Air Service flights. Searchers usually want connections to Denver or information on reaching the Wind River region and Yellowstone.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Central Wyoming Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Central Wyoming Regional Airport is RIW.
What is the ICAO code for Central Wyoming Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Central Wyoming Regional Airport is KRIW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.