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WRL β CYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Worland Municipal Airport (Worland) to Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (Cheyenne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior proximity to the southern Bighorn Mountains upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the Laramie Range during the descent into Cheyenne.
Bighorn Mountains
Rising sharply to the east of Worland, these ancient peaks feature deep canyons and high alpine plateaus.
Casper Mountain
A prominent mountain ridge sitting at the northern end of the Laramie Range, overlooking the city of Casper.
Glendo Reservoir
A large, bright blue reservoir on the North Platte River surrounded by striking red rock and pine trees.
Laramie Range
The rugged mountains that separate the high plains from the Laramie Basin, visible just before landing.
High Plains
Vast, sweeping views of the shortgrass prairie that characterizes the eastern half of Wyoming.
Book a morning flight to see the eastern faces of the Bighorn and Laramie ranges bathed in direct sunlight. During winter months, the contrast between the white snow and the dark evergreen forests on the ridges is particularly striking from this side.
Wind River Canyon
A stunning geological feature where the river has carved a 2,500-foot deep gorge through the mountains.
Boysen Reservoir
A massive body of water in the high desert, known for its jagged shoreline and desert island features.
Wind River Range
Distant but majestic views of Wyoming's highest peaks, including Gannett Peak, visible on the horizon.
Pathfinder & Seminoe
A chain of large reservoirs on the North Platte River cutting through high-altitude granite hills.
Snowy Range
Part of the Medicine Bow Mountains, these peaks often remain snow-capped well into the summer season.
Late afternoon flights are best on the right side to catch the dramatic silhouettes of the Wind River Range against the sunset. Keep an eye out for the series of 'Great Lakes of the West'βthe large reservoirs that provide a splash of deep blue against the arid landscape.
Distance: 405 km (252 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: WRL (43.9656982421875, -107.95099639892578)
Arrival: CYS (41.15570068, -104.8119965)
Route Type: Domestic
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