KHSG

VFR

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY

THERMOPOLIS · WYOMING

Elev
4,891.9'
Longest RWY
6,370'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KHSG HOT SPRINGS COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 05/23
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHSG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,891.9'
MSL · field 4,891.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KHSG

Current METAR

Observed 20:55Z

KHSG 112055Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 T02011013
Wind
080° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,480 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
10 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
CPR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NATE MESSINGER
Address
1080 MANNING ROAD, THERMOPOLIS WY 82443

Flight service · Hours

FSS CPR
CASPER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 7 kt
RWY 05
047°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 047° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 5,892 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored47° / 227°6,370 ftASPH05 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(2.75°)
23PAPI 2-box left(2.75°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KHSG HOT SPRINGS COUNTY in THERMOPOLIS, WYOMING, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
KHSG · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • BIRDS AND WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF AIRPORT.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 5 & 23; PAPI RWY 5 & 23; MIRL RWY 5/23 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 5 & 23 ON CONSLY DALGT HRS.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL WITH SELF SERVE CREDIT CARD. FULL SVC AVBL UPON REQ. NO CALL OUT FEE FOR SVC AFT HRS.

Other notes

  • 1CLSD ALL MAJOR HOL.
  • 1FOR SERVICES AFTER HOURS PHONE 307-921-8579.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KHSG

Answer card
ICAO
KHSG
Name
HOT SPRINGS COUNTY
Location
THERMOPOLIS, WYOMING
Elevation
4,891.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,891.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,370 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Hot Springs County Airport (KHSG) sits in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The field elevation is 4,891.9 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 6,370 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Owl Creek Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve credit card fuel is available. Full service is available on request. For after-hours service, the published number is 307-921-8579. The airport is closed on all major holidays.

Runway end identifier lights are active on 05 and 23. PAPI is installed on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 05/23 and are controlled by CTAF. Birds and wildlife are present on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. With the field sitting near 4,900 ft MSL, density altitude can be a real factor on warm days. Check performance before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is available at KHSG and how long is it?
KHSG has one runway, 05/23. It is 6,370 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Is there a control tower at Hot Springs County Airport?
No. KHSG is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and UNICOM is also 122.8.
What is the field elevation at KHSG?
Field elevation is 4,891.9 ft MSL. That elevation can push density altitude up fast on warm days.
Does KHSG have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KHSG. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KHSG?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KHSG?
Owl Creek Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. It also offers self-serve credit card fuel and full service on request.
Are there runway lights and PAPI at KHSG?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are active on 05 and 23. PAPI is installed on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also installed on 05/23.
Is KHSG closed on holidays or after hours?
The published remarks say the airport is closed on all major holidays. For services after hours, call 307-921-8579.

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