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Aeronautics
The Aeronautics Division
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.
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.
State of Wyoming Aviation System Plan & Map
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)
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Wyoming Aeronautics Commission Policy Guidelines - 2025 (Version 4.1)
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Contact Us
Contact The Aeronautics Division...
Aeronautics Division
200 E. 8th Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 777-3952
Main Divisional Contacts
VACANT, Flight Scheduler – (307) 777-3951
Program Management Contact Information:
Shawn Burke, Administrator – (307) 777-4484
Bruce Witt, Flight Operations Program – (307) 214-7630
A.J. Schutzman, Planning & Programming Program – (307) 631-9557
Phillip Hearn, P.E., Engineering & Construction Program – (307) 287-7045
Mariah Johnson, Air Service Development Program – (307) 757-8181
Sheri Taylor, UAS Program – (307) 275-5805
Aeronautics Commission:
Kimberly Chapman, Commission Secretary - (307) 777-4015
