Laramie Regional Airport (LAR/KLAR) is a small public airport serving Laramie, Wyoming, situated at an elevation of approximately 7,284 feet above sea level, making it one of the higher-elevation commercial airports in the United States. It provides essential air service to southeastern Wyoming, including the University of Wyoming community. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Laramie and handles a modest volume of passengers through scheduled commercial service and general aviation operations. Its high-altitude location can influence aircraft performance and weather conditions year-round. As a small regional facility, Laramie Regional Airport has benefited at various times from the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which subsidizes commercial air service to smaller, underserved communities across the United States.