Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 85% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 7 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 18 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Cheyenne, WY to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 85%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 18 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from CYS
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from CYS
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 23 min |
| Friday | 79% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 18 min |
Busiest routes from CYS
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYS → DEN (Denver) | 730 | 82% | 19 min |
Where flights into CYS come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → CYS | 730 | 76% | 30 min |
What causes delays at CYS
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing CYS.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather12%
Alternative airports near Cheyenne
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAR — Laramie Regional Airport | 46 mi | 80% | 23 min |
| BFF — Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport | 80 mi | 81% | 26 min |
| DEN — Denver International Airport | 90 mi | 76% | 17 min |
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Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at CYS?
- 15% of departures from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at CYS?
- 1.2% of scheduled departures from CYS were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,502 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.