Francis E Warren Air Force Base serves Cheyenne, US.
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (FEW) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is classified as a military heliport, serving exclusively strategic defense purposes related to the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile complexes.
The primary operator is the United States Air Force, specifically the 90th Missile Wing (90 MW) under the Air Force Global Strike Command. The 90th Operations Group includes a helicopter squadron, the 37th Helicopter Squadron (37 HS), which operates UH-1N helicopters and is preparing to house the new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for patrol and security tasks.
The base, located approximately 3 miles west of Cheyenne, has no paved runway for fixed-wing aircraft, but it features helipads, including H1 (65 ft x 65 ft) and H2 (50 ft x 50 ft), both made of concrete. A new combined helicopter and tactical response force facility is under construction to support helicopter squadron operations and maintenance, including hangar space for 11 helicopters.
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Where is Francis E Warren Air Force Base located?
Francis E Warren Air Force Base is located in Cheyenne, US, at an elevation of 6160 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is FEW.