About Casper, Wyoming

Casper is the second largest city in Wyoming, and is nicknamed ‘Oil City’ due to its deep history in cowboy culture and oil boomtowns. This city ranks highly as a family-friendly destination in the West. In fact, Forbes cited Casper as one of the best small cities to raise a family. The city has a semi-arid climate with cold, long, but dry winters. Economy-wise, the city is a regional center for commerce and banking, despite its relatively small size.

Popular Destinations in Casper

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Casper? Casper is known as Wyoming’s capital for adventure, and here are some of the top attractions that travelers love:

Grand Teton National Park: The national park is home to postcard-worthy scenery that includes rushing rivers, wildflower-filled meadows, serene peaks and rugged peaks. Visitors can expect to see a range of wildlife such as elks, large bisons, marmots, pikas and bears. With the neighboring resort area around Jackson and the Bridger-Teton National Forest, this will be a vast outdoor playground for adventure seekers who can partake in activities such as lake cruises, fishing, horseback riding and hiking.

Yellowstone National Park: If there is a word to describe this destination, using “wonderland” will be highly justified. There is a myriad of things to see and do within Yellowstone’s vicinity which includes the West Thumb Geyser Basin, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Mammoth Hot Springs and the Old Faithful Geyser. Combined with unique natural wonders, Yellowstone is in fact one of the top parks to visit in the whole of United States.

Hot Springs State Park: This is the state’s most popular state park and it is visited by many all year round. It houses the world’s largest single mineral hot spring and many types of wildlife can be seen near this attraction as well. Visitors can enjoy a soak in the indoor State Bath House, where temperatures of the mineral water rise up to more than 100 degree Fahrenheit.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West: This is a complex comprising of five superb museums. The museums here include Whitney Gallery of Western Art, Plains Indian Museum, Draper Museum of Natural History, Cody Firearms Museum and Buffalo Bill Museum. Visitors who are interested in firearms may visit the Cody Firearms Museum and marvel at the vast collection firearms from around the world.

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area: The area features colorful canyons as well as the elongated Flaming Gorge Reservoir which are extremely revered by many outdoor enthusiasts. There are many opportunities for water based recreation like swimming, fishing, boating and even kayaking. There are also trails and roads that are suitable for driving snowmobiles and other off-road vehicles.

Luxury Lodging in Casper

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Casper? Hotels that are directly located in Casper are currently unavailable, so seeking accommodations in Jackson Hole is recommended. Here are some of the top hotels and resorts to choose from:

• Amangani
• Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole
• Hotel Terra Jackson Hole
• Jenny Lake Lodge
• Love Ridge Resort Lodges
• Snake River Lodge and Spa
• Spring Creek Ranch
• Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
• The Rustic Inn Creekside Resort and Spa
• The Rusty Parrot Lodge And Spa
• The Wort Hotel

Airports In or Nearby Casper For Private Jets

Interested in chartering a private aircraft to Casper, Wyoming? Casper has no lack of airports in the surrounding areas. Here are some of the airports you may consider using:

• Casper–Natrona County International Airport (CPR): Located seven miles northwest of Casper, this is a public airport that is operated by the Airport Board of Trustees. The airport has two asphalt runways that are in the 3/21 and 8/26 direction. Also, general aviation makes up the bulk of the airport’s aircraft operations and the remainder includes military, air taxi and scheduled airlines.
• Riverton Regional Airport (RIW): Located less than four miles northwest of Riverton, the public airport is mainly used for general aviation purposes and is served by one commercial airline. The airport sits at an elevation of more than 5,000 feet above sea level and has two asphalt runways that are in the 1/19 and 10/28 directions.
• Gillette–Campbell County Airport (GCC): Located less than 135 miles from Casper, this is a general aviation airport that is owned by Campbell County. It stands at an elevation of more than 4,000 feet and has two concrete runways that are designated in the 3/21 and 16/34 directions. Some of the aircraft that are parked there include single-engines and jets.
• Denver International Airport (DEN): The international airport is located less than 285 miles from Casper and provides non-stop service to destinations throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. It has one terminal (called Jeppesen), and 6 concrete runways in the 17R/35L, 17L/35R, 16R/34L, 16L/34R, 8/26 and 7/25 directions.
• Converse County Airport (DGW): Located less than 54 miles away from Casper, Converse County Airport handles mainly general aviation flights. It is composed of two asphalt runways that are designated in the 5/23 and 11/29 directions. The airport houses two asphalt helipads as well.
• Sheridan County Airport (SHR): Located less than three miles southwest of Sheridan, the airport is owned by Sheridan County and serves mostly general aviation flights. The airport also has two asphalt runways that are designated in the 6/24 and 15/33 directions.
• Laramie Regional Airport (LAR): Laramie Regional is a public airport and is located three miles west of Laramie. The airport has two asphalt runways that are in the 3/21 and 12/30 directions, and sits at an elevation of more than 7,000 feet above sea level. The airport handles mostly general aviation operations.