3-I Rocker Ranch Airport

UT79

Jensen, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:53Z

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Currently using: KVEL
Weather Source: Vernal Regional Airport (KVEL)
Distance: 8nm / 14km from UT79

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
04:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KVEL 050453Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLPNO T00501028
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
847 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,865 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,993 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,961 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KVEL 042335Z 0500/0524 25006KT P6SM FEW200 FM050600 02005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 FM051500 10006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 PROB30 0515/0518 6SM -SHSNRA BKN060 FM051800 35008KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 0518/0524 4SM -SHRASN BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
06:00Z FM050600
+1h
VFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM051500
+10h
VFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z PROB30
+10h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Showers SNRA

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
T79
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
 1,800 ft 50 ft TURF 0°
↓ 3.9 kt • ↔ 0.7 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

3-I Rocker Ranch Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UT79
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,865 ft MSL

Location

City: Jensen
Country: US
Latitude: 40.415600°
Longitude: -109.344002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 1,800 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
310°@4kt
Density Alt
4865ft, 5°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

KVEL VFR
Vernal Regional Airport
8nm
14km
KRKS VFR
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
72nm
133km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About 3-I Rocker Ranch Airport

3-I Rocker Ranch Airport (UT79) is located in Jensen, US at an elevation of 4,865 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 1,800 feet.

Airport Overview

3-I Rocker Ranch Airport serves Jensen in US. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (14/32) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 1,800 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4865 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from UT79, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at UT79

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 4,865 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
View all learning resources →

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.