Casper/Natrona County International Airport Announces...

Casper / Natrona County International Airport announced that 9,819 enplaned passengers (passengers getting on aircraft) used the Airport in June.

The June number is a 7% increase compared to June of 2024 and the highest enplanement total for the month of June since 1987.

“We are excited that the passenger numbers continue to increase,” said Glenn Januska, Airport Director. “We think there are more opportunities for air service in our market and continue pursue those opportunities.”

New Helitack base Coming Soon

In partnership with the Wyoming State Forestry Department, the Casper/Natrona County International Airport is excited to be the home of a new Helitack base, adding to the growing list of wildland fire operations at the Airport.

Currently, the WSFD's Helitack operations are based on state trust land, southeast of Glenrock, but the facility has deteriorated, making it inadequate to support the Helitack program.

Consolidating all state forestry aerial firefighting assets to Casper enables Wyoming to strengthen its capabilities in combating wildfires, provides cross-training capabilities, and potential lodging for staff.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in September 2026.

Casper/Natrona County International Airport. Facebook

5 of the Worst Natural Disasters in Wyoming History

Wyoming has experienced several severe natural disasters throughout its history, with the most impactful including the 1949 blizzard, the 1988 Yellowstone fires, the 1987 Teton-Yellowstone tornado, and the 1923 Bighorn River flood. The Hanna mine disasters of 1903 and 1908 also stand out as significant events due to the high number of fatalities.

Gallery Credit: Kolby Fedore, TSM

'It's Sploot Season' says the National Park Service

June 23, 2025. The National Park Service took to Facebook to share photos of animals "splooting."

“Splooting is when an animal sprawls out, usually face down with all arms and legs sticking out. Why the sploot? It could be that an animal wants an all-body stretch, it’s simply a comfortable and relaxing position, or stretching out on a cooler surface may help lower their body temperature. Splootacular!"

Gallery Credit: Kolby Fedore, TSM

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