
Airport Course
Airport Golf Club
About this course
Airport Golf Club sits on the high plains near Cheyenne, Wyoming, at an elevation above 6,000 feet where the landscape opens onto wide horizons and the Rocky Mountains form a distant western backdrop. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of southeastern Wyoming, with native grasses and sparse vegetation defining the visual character. Wind is a persistent factor at this altitude, influencing play throughout the season and requiring golfers to adjust club selection and shot strategy accordingly. The layout reflects municipal golf design principles common to smaller Western cities, providing accessible public golf in a region where courses must contend with a short growing season and limited water resources. The routing likely incorporates the natural contours of the plains, with holes playing across open ground where distance judgment becomes challenging in the thin air—shots typically carry farther than at lower elevations, a consideration both local players and visitors must account for. Cheyenne's golfing community centers around courses like Airport that serve year-round residents and summer visitors exploring Wyoming's capital city. The club functions as a straightforward public facility where the emphasis falls on playable golf rather than elaborate amenities. The course provides a representative example of high-plains golf, where weather conditions and elevation create a distinct experience compared to courses in more temperate climates, and where the surrounding landscape offers unobstructed views across the wide-open country that defines much of Wyoming's eastern grasslands.
Quick facts
- Location
- Cheyenne, WY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,121 yards
- Difficulty
- 67.9/113
FAQ
Common questions about Airport
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Airport is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Airport is 70.
Airport plays 6,121 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Airport is 113.
Airport is a 18-hole course.



