Cheyenne Regional Airport News
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Guard Cancels Airshow
As posted on WyomingNews.com
By Bill McCarthy
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming Air National Guard will not host its annual static air show in July.
The show usually runs during Cheyenne Frontier Days when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds make their yearly appearance in the skies over Cheyenne.
The Thunderbirds' performance on July 28 is unaffected by the decision.
Among the factors influencing the decision to cancel this year's Guard show are deployments, construction at the airfield, several major inspections this year and less money available because of military assistance in Haiti.
"It's fully understandable," said Rod Hottle, general chairman for CFD.
Hottle said that while the National Guard show is an excellent event that adds to CFD, the big draw is the Thunderbirds.
The Thunderbirds have performed at CFD since 1953 and will be performing over Laramie Community College as usual this summer.
So CFD ticket sales and tourism in general should be unaffected, officials say.
Dale Steenbergen, president and chief executive with the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, agrees.
"We hate to lose (the show)," he said, but he added that the Thunderbirds are what people come to see.
"From my point of view, we really like having all of that construction at the base," Steenbergen added.
Work on the Wyoming Air Guard base at the west end of the Cheyenne Regional Airport brings jobs, he said.
Col. Dennis Grunstad said in a press release, "It was a tough decision, but we would not have been able to provide the top-notch air show the community deserves this year. We decided to not lower the bar."
Grunstad is the 153rd Airlift Wing commander.
Other Air Guard personnel said they could not comment Monday without permission.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
2010 Economic Impact Study
The Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) is a vital part of the southestern Wyoming region, serving over 85,000 residents and the state’s capitol. Through its operation, CYS contributes to the local economy through area business sales, employment, and the generation of personal income.
The Airport allows regional businesses to sell to national markets, for their staff to travel conveniently and for them to meet their customers face-to-face. For businesses with perishable goods or with products and services demanding quick deliveries, the cargo connections offered by CYS are essential. Visitors arriving by air are increasingly important to the convention and tourism sector. The Airport also contributes to the quality of life in southeastern Wyoming. Residents use CYS for personal travel and business.
To better understand its full economic impact, the Airport conducts its own Economic Impact Study ever three years to better understand the economic impact of the Airport on the local community. The study, which is scheduled to last four months, will survey Airport tenants, users, and businesses throughout the area to gain a better perspective of visitors, local sales contributed to the traveling public, wage income, and jobs.
If you are a passenger, tenant, or local business, we would love to hear from you! Click on the provided link and you will be transferred to the EIS webpage:
EIS 2010 Surveys
If you have any questions regarding this study, email Jim Schell, Airport Administration Intern, at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Airport Administrative Internship Application Process Now Open
The Cheyenne Regional Airport has a full-time, 6-month internship for those planning to pursue a career in airport management. Applicants should have either a degree in an aviation-related field or equivalent, or be at least junior year status at the time of application. This is a full-time, paid position at $8.00/hr. and includes housing. Benefits are not included. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a TSA Criminal History Records Check.
Cheyenne Regional Airport’s full-time airport management internship can be one of the most beneficial additions to your college education, offering you several major benefits including the following experience:
•Understanding of the internal workings of a commercial service airport
•Experience in emergency response coordination
•Snow removal operations
•Government, tenant and public relations
•Airfield and ramp inspections
•Airport land use and master planning
•Noise abatement practices
•Economic Impact Studies
Application Process (Please read carefully, all incomplete applications will not be considered):
An application package for this internship requires:
1. Updated Personal Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Copy of Applicant’s Official Transcripts
4. Copy of Applicant’s Valid State Driver’s License
Send all application information to:
Cheyenne Regional Airport
Attn: Tim Reid
200 E. 8th Ave., Suite 203
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Note: Electronic or faxed application packets will not be accepted.
All application packages meeting the outlined requirements will be reviewed by a committee, and a phone interview will be scheduled with the most qualified applicants. Follow up phone interviews may be conducted. The Airport is seeking a dynamic, well-rounded applicant. Applicants will be selected using the following criterion:
Scholastic aptitude
Demonstrated work aptitude including extra-curricular activities
Desire to consider a career in the Airport Management field
Best fit for the position
Applications will be accepted until 12:00 P.M. MST Wednesday, March 31, 2010. All late application packages will not be considered.
If you have any questions about the internship, please email Tim Reid, Assistant Airport Manager, at:
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Santa Claus to Fly into Cheyenne!
Santa Claus's flight operations dispatch has advised the Cheyenne Regional Airport that the big man himself will be flying into Cheyenne on Saturday, December 19th on a fueling stop while en-route to his southern regional toy operations center in Texas. Santa has confirmed he will be making a special appearance at the Cloud 9 Restaurant at approximately 6:30 P.M. In anticipation for the event, Cloud 9 and the Airport will be providing cookies and hot chocolate. All children and parents in the community are welcome to attend to say hi to Santa and get pictures with St. Nick. Any questions regarding the event can be directed to Airport Administration at 634-7071.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
2009 Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation Project
Cheyenne Regional Airport has received approximately 7 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program Grants to resurface Runway 13/31 and make corrections to the grading issues impacting the pavement surface. The project, which is expected to last until mid September, will remove the 25+ years of the existing asphalt pavement surface, and replace it with a new, grooved asphalt surface. The Airport will also install new hold bar paint markings and new enhanced centerline markings in accordance with the new FAA standards on airport markings.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Safety Management System (SMS)
Cheyenne Regional Airport was one of 10 smaller commercial service airports selected nationwide by the Federal Aviation Administration to participate in development of a Safety Management System (SMS) for the Airport. SMS programs have been developed by airports internationally to improve safety by developing systematic procedures, practices, and policies for the management of safety, including safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. At the end of the project, Cheyenne Regional Airport will serve as the model SMS airport for the State. The Airport received $100,000 in Airport Improvement Grant monies to develop the system.
page 1 of 1 pages
