# HDN — Yampa Valley Airport > Machine-readable reference for HDN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/HDN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:24:20.32+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Yampa Valley Airport - IATA: HDN - ICAO: KHDN - City: Hayden - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Denver - Distance from city: 2 mi (3 km) southeast of Hayden; about 25 mi (40 km) west of Steamboat Springs - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Official website: https://flysteamboat.com ## Overview Welcome Yampa Valley Airport isn't just another transit hub—it's a seasonal portal to Steamboat Springs' snowy paradise. Nestled in the heart of ranch country, HDN transforms in the winter months, funneling scores of skiers and snowboarders from Denver and Texas virtually to the slopes' doorstep. Yet, outside these peak periods, the airport mirrors the charming tranquility of a small-town FBO, where you park your car mere steps from check-in and sip drinks alongside locals at the 3 Wire Bar & Grill, with stunning snow-covered peaks as your backdrop. At a glance Yampa Valley Airport is located 2 miles southeast of Hayden and approximately 25 miles west of Steamboat Springs. With a single main terminal and a singular runway, it's a compact facility primarily served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Parking options include Long Term Parking at $10 per day, and convenient access to rideshares like Uber and Lyft, or shuttle services such as Emerald Express and Ski Town Transportation. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal at HDN is simple yet functional, equipped with one gate. Travelers enjoy the ease of navigation, with the compact layout meaning everything fr… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 1 gates · airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (5) - **3 Wire Bar and Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/restaurants/3-wire-bar-and-grill - **Broken Spoke Bar & Grill** — Main Terminal · American · Bar & Grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/restaurants/broken-spoke-bar-grill - **Mountain Brew Coffee** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Grab-and-go · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/restaurants/mountain-brew-coffee - **Sky High Snack Bar** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go · Snacks & Beverages · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/restaurants/sky-high-snack-bar - **The Way Station** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/restaurants/the-way-station ## Shops (2) - **Tailwinds General Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/shops/tailwinds-general-store - **Yampa Valley Gifts & News** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/shops/yampa-valley-gifts-news ## Parking (6) - **Economy Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Farther from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/parking/economy-parking-lot - **Electric Vehicle Charging** — /day/day, /hour/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/parking/electric-vehicle-charging - **Long Term Parking** — Long stay · $10/day/day, $1/hour/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/parking/long-term-parking - **Long Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Short walk from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Short Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/parking/short-term-parking-lot - **Short Term Public Parking** — Short stay · /day/day, /hour/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/parking/short-term-public-parking ## Ground transport (14) - **All Around Taxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/all-around-taxi - **Car Rentals** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/car-rentals - **Desert Jet Center** — FBO URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/desert-jet-center - **Emerald Express** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/emerald-express - **Go Alpine Airport Shuttle** — Shuttle · 30–40 min to Steamboat Springs · By reservation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/go-alpine-airport-shuttle - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/lyft - **Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · 30–40 min to Steamboat Springs · $70–$120 depending on demand · On demand via app URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/rideshare-uber-lyft - **Ski Town Transportation** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/ski-town-transportation - **Ski Town Transportation Airport Shuttle** — Shuttle · 30–40 min to Steamboat Springs · By reservation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/ski-town-transportation-airport-shuttle - **Steamboat Express** — Shuttle · 30–40 min to Steamboat Springs · By reservation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/steamboat-express - **Steamboat Springs Resort Shuttles** — Shuttle · 30–40 min to Steamboat Springs · $35–$60 · Coordinated with flight arrivals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/steamboat-springs-resort-shuttles - **Storm Mountain Express** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/storm-mountain-express - **Taxi from Yampa Valley Regional Airport** — Taxi · 30–40 min to Steamboat Springs · $80–$120 · On demand when flights arrive URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/taxi-from-yampa-valley-regional-airport - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: On peak winter weekends, arrive extra early—expect long lines at the single security point, especially late mornings. - _Insider_: Want a pre-flight drink? Head to 3 Wire Bar & Grill for a local vibe and a full menu ahead of The Way Station’s limited selection. - _Money_: The small but comprehensive Tailwinds General Store in the lobby is your go-to for last-minute necessities and Steamboat-branded gifts. - _Quiet_: Desert Jet Center FBO offers a quieter escape with concierge service, perfect for private flyers. - _Avoid_: Avoid a chilly reunion with your car after a flight by keeping a snow brush in the cab, not in your suitcase. - _Local_: Engage with locals and enjoy breakfast burritos or burgers meant to beat typical airport grub at 3 Wire Bar & Grill. - _Time_: Stay connected easily with fast and reliable Wi-Fi; great for snow-delay days when email backlog looms large. ## Travellers notes mentioning HDN - [Jackson Hole vs. Montrose vs. Yampa Valley: How Their Winter Bottlenecks Actually Feel](https://airport.flights/notes/jac-why-the-tiny-ski) — by Reggie Camarillo, 2026-07-04 Why Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming, Montrose Regional in western Colorado, and Yampa Valley Regional for Steamboat Springs feel so different on a peak ski Saturday, and how to pick the one that matches your risk toleran --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/HDN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/hdn/departures — HTML page with live departures