Yellowstone Regional Airport, Cody, WY

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Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD, KCOD) is a public, non-towered field located 2 miles SE of downtown Cody, in Park County, Wyoming, and is owned by the City of Cody. There is one runway here as follows:

This is the gateway to Yellowstone’s East Entrance.

Ascention FBO Network is one of the full-service FBOs. They offer Titan 100LL, both full and self-serve, Jet A (full service), ground handling, catering, tiedown parking, hangars, hangar leasing/sales, GPU/power cart, catering, WiFi, and conference room.

Beacon Air Group offers full-service fuels, heated hangars, tiedowns, GPU, oxygen, pilot training, a passenger terminal and lounge, lav service, aircraft cleaning, charters, and maintenance support.

Choice Aviation is the flight school here that also offers charters and maintenance.

Transportation

You can get a courtesy crew car or a delivered rental car from either FBO. Rental cars can also be obtained through the rental counters inside the terminal in the baggage claim area. Compare regional rental options with Carla Car Rental to find availability when local inventory is limited.

The Cody Shuttle and Explore Cody Transportation are both shuttle and tour services. You can also call Cody’s Town Taxi (307) 250-3939 or Cody Cab (307) 272-8364.

Cody Taxi & Black Car Service serves this airport. They offer VIP black car service, airport transfers, and regional trips.

Where To Stay Near Yellowstone Regional Airport

Prices and names change frequently. For current prices, amenities, and new owner re-brands, check Expedia.com, Orbitz.com, or Hotels.com. All listed hotels are within a five-mile radius of COD. If you’re looking for a nice whole house for a family or group, VRBO.com has local properties.

1. Holiday Inn Cody-Convention Center by IHG: Outdoor pool, on-site dining, an airport shuttle, and allows pets.
2. Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites: Upscale rooms and restaurant. No pets.
3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cody: Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and allows pets.
4. Beartooth Inn: Budget-friendly with free breakfast and an airport shuttle. Pets allowed.
5. Comfort Inn at Buffalo Bill Village Resort: Centrally located for downtown walkability with an airport shuttle, no pets.
6. Cody Legacy Inn & Suites: Cozy with an outdoor pool and local feel. Pets allowed,
7. Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel & Restaurant: Historic landmark hotel founded by Buffalo Bill in 1902. a unique experience. Pets allowed,
8. AmericInn by Wyndham Cody: Rustic, lodge-style with an indoor pool and hot tub. A warm western atmosphere, but no shuttle and no pets.

Where To Eat And Drink

Inside the terminal, you’ll find the Heart Mountain Bar & Grill open 7 days a week.

The closest restaurants outside the airport grounds are Rosa’s & Ruben’s and the Hungry Bear Restaurant. Up next is Granny’s Restaurant, a classic American diner. Then Cody’s Steakhouse, the Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Proud Cut Saloon, Irma Hotel & Restaurant, and Wy Thai are all within 2.5 miles of the airport.

The strongest ratings in town are Wy Thai and the Cody Cattle Company (a little over 5 miles out). They are consistently rated the best in town.

Things To Do

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West includes five museums: Western Art, Firearms, Plains Indian Culture, Natural History, and the life of Buffalo Bill Cody. The Irma Hotel, built by Buffalo Bill in 1902, still operates with dining, lodging, and the famous cherrywood bar gifted by Queen Victoria.

Old Trail Town is a reconstructed frontier town built from authentic 19th-century cabins and buildings.

The Cody Nite Rodeo is America’s longest-running nightly rodeo, operating every summer from June through August.

If you’re in the mood for a drive, the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is stunning. It travels through the Absaroka Range and has deep historical significance tied to Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce.

For a quick orientation to the town and a family-fun adventure, hop a ride on the Cody Trolley. The tour narration will get you up to speed with an overview of Cody’s history and landmarks. If you have an entire day, you can tour the lower loop of Yellowstone and enjoy lunch beside Old Faithful with a Viator small-group tour. They will pick you up from your hotel in Cody.

If you love to watch wild horses in their natural habitat, you’re in luck. The Red Canyon Wild Mustang Tours will show you the sights!

Why Fly Here

Yellowstone Regional Airport puts you close to Cody’s Western heritage, walkable downtown, and standout attractions like the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Here you can experience the Cody Nite Rodeo, and follow scenic routes toward Yellowstone’s East Entrance. With a choice between modern and historic hotels, nearby dining options, and easy access to transportation, COD offers a great starting point for discovering the NW region of Wyoming.

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