The Aeronautics Division

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The Aeronautics Division assists publicly owned state airports with state and federal funding needs, for use in airport improvements, planning and construction. The Division administers these projects from inception through final construction. 

Primary focuses include aviation safety, promotion of air service in the state, and providing flight services for the Governor, as well as other state employees, who are traveling to conduct state business.


Aeronautics Photo Contest

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Contest Information

WYDOT Aeronautics is excited to announce we are once again hosting an aviation focused photo contest! This photo contest will be used to determine the cover photo for the upcoming 2024 Airport Directory. We will also be posting pictures on our social media pages.

Scan the QR on the flyer above to find out more details.
Please follow the rules of the contest, and have fun

Deadline is August 1, 2024.

If you are having trouble with the QR code, click HERE to activate the photo contest! 


FAA DBE Goal

In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, as amended, the Wyoming Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for the applicable professional services and procurement contracts will begin on October 1, 2023, and end on September 30, 2026. 

WYDOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Federal Aviation Administration Annual Participation Goal through August 30, 2023, will be 3.7% utilizing an all-race and gender-neutral program.


Updated Priority Rating Model and Aeronautics Commission Policy Guidelines

The updated Priority Rating Model (PRM) for the Airport Improvement Program was approved by the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission at the August 16, 2024, business meeting. The Commission Policy Guidelines were updated to correspond with recommended changes in the PRM. The revised documents may be found here.


Wyoming Priority Rating Model for Project Evaluation - 2024 (AIP) (292.54  KB)
Wyoming Aeronautics Commission Policy Guidelines - Version 4.0 (183.11  KB)

Contact Us

Contact The Aeronautics Division...

Aeronautics Division
200 E. 8th Ave.
Cheyenne, WY  82001
(307) 777-3952

 

Main Divisional Contacts:

Flight Scheduler – (307) 777-3951

Program Management Contact Information:

Brian Olsen, P.E., Administrator – (307) 777-4484

Bruce Witt, Flight Operations Program – (307) 777-3955

A.J. Schutzman, Planning and Programming Program – (307) 777-3972

Phillip Hearn, P.E., Engineering & Construction Program – (307) 777-3914

Mariah Johnson, Air Service Development Program – (307) 777-3975

Sheri Taylor, UAS Program – (307) 777-4360