Powell, Wyoming
Aerospace
Aerospace & Defense Innovation
Powell is perfect for aerospace research and development, specifically for UAS. Federal lands borders the airport in all directions; this buffers development encroachment outside the airport. Weather conditions including ceiling, visibility, and winds, are more favorable at Powell Airport for arrivals and departures than other regional airports.
In July 2023, FAA approved UAS flight operations at Powell Airport for joint manned and unmanned flights. It was one of the first designations of its kind in the United States. Moreover, UAS FAA special airworthiness certificate was awarded to GT Aeronautics for the GT 380 UAS allowing joint manned and unmanned aircraft flight operations at Powell Airport.
The current Powell Municipal Airport Master Plan has 50 acres of aeronautical development and 140 acres for manufacturing.
Air Medical Flights
Air ambulance transport services often choose the Powell Municipal Airport to aid emergencies and schedule long-distance transport to Denver, Salt Lake City, and Billings.
The airport is located a short nine miles north of Powell’s city center on Polecat Bench, which is 5095 feet in elevation. Pilots prefer Powell’s favorable weather conditions including ceiling, visibility, and lower wind speeds.
Relocate or expand your air medical transportation services to Powell Municipal Airport.
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Flight Training
There is an established FAA aerobatics practice area available at the Powell Municipal Airport for any aerobatic pilot. This is perfect for a professional aerobatic pilot, hobbyists, as well as flight training.
Northwest College offers an Associate Aeronautics Degree. NWC was recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant to create a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Technician Certification program designed to support regional workforce needs.
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Amenities For Business Travel
The airport is located on a flat-topped plateau 5095 feet in elevation which creates an optimal location for arrivals and departures. Consistently well priced fuel makes Powell Municipal Airport a favorite destination for business travelers. Powell is in a banana belt in Northwest Wyoming shielding flight operations from harsh weather that impedes flights at other regional airports.
Free tie downs are available for easy fly-in access to Northwest Wyoming and Southern Montana. Powell Airport has several courtesy cars that are easy to access upon arrival. The airport is located on Wyoming State Highway 295 which is accessible year-round and well maintained.
9 miles to Powell, Wyoming
32 miles to Cody, Wyoming
31 miles to Lovell, Wyoming
55 miles to Greybull, Wyoming
92 miles to Worland, Wyoming
The pilot’s lounge is clean, and bathrooms offer pilots a place to freshen up before business meetings. Vending machines and the kitchenette are a great place for a quick bit.
Airport Development
The Powell Municipal Airport 10-year master allows for expanded runways, taxiways, larger hangers, approximately 50 acres of aeronautical development, and 140 acres for manufacturing.
PEP Inc. is targeting aviation Fixed Based Operators to relocate to Powell Municipal Airport.
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Charter
Aircraft Rentals
Air Cargo
Air Delivery services
Moreover, PEP is interested in speaking to aviation businesses that fit our region’s business opportunities. The Powell Municipal Airport is in the middle of 7.6 million acres under the stewardship of the Department of Interior and USDA. This encompasses the 7 counties that surround Powell, Wyoming.
Total acres of farmland surrounding the Powell Municipal Airport is 7.2 million acers.
Aerial Fire Suppression, Fire Fighting
Crop Dusting, UAV Crop Seeding, Crop Seeding
Aerial Geophysical Mapping
Aerial Surveying and Mapping
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