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Airport manager relays WYDOT briefing saying United could pursue Sheridan service without financial CPA
Summary
Airport Manager Robert Gill summarized a WYDOT Aeronautics presentation on enplanements and contract limits, noting WYDOT's comment that United Airlines could take on Sheridan service 'at risk' without a financial CPA and later explore additional direct flights or carriers.
Pro Tem Chair Nick Siddle convened the Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners’ airport meeting at 8:30 a.m. on June 9, 2026. Airport Manager Robert Gill presented an air service update and distributed handouts on Revenue Passengers vs. Non-Revenue Passengers and Total TSA Screenings.
Gill relayed an online presentation by Mariah Johnson, WYDOT Aeronautics’ Air Service Development Program Manager, which covered enplanement load factor and the county’s CPA (contractual) terms. According to the materials Gill summarized, WYDOT said the CPA agreement has a lower contract maximum and that "United could take over Sheridan at risk with no financial CPA and then could possibly start looking at adding other direct flights and other carriers." Gill presented the WYDOT observations to frame future planning for local air service and potential carrier interest.
The discussion focused on monitoring enplanement trends and aligning Sheridan County’s contract terms to maintain or grow scheduled service. Commissioners were given the handouts to review passenger and screening trends over recent periods; no formal motion or vote was taken during the update.
