Ralph Wenz Field

KPNA / PWY

Pinedale, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
17:35Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
4 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPNA 041735Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3009 RMK AO2
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
782 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,102 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,930 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,194 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPNA 041732Z 0418/0518 15004KT P6SM FEW200 FM042100 21011KT P6SM FEW200 FM050200 10004KT P6SM BKN200 FM051000 30004KT P6SM OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM042100
+4h
VFR 210° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM050200
+9h
VFR 100° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PNA
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
7,100 ft 100 ft ASP 122°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPNA

11,487 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.1%
MVFR
3.8%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
1.6%

Ralph Wenz Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 21.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
1.3%
E
5.2%
SE
5.5%
S
3.4%
SW
3.1%
W
27.1%
NW
29.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.2°C
Range: -24°C to 25°C
-24°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,487 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ralph Wenz Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPNA
IATA Code: PWY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,102 ft MSL

Location

City: Pinedale
Country: US
Latitude: 42.795502°
Longitude: -109.806999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,100 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ralph Wenz Field

Overview

Ralph Wenz Field serves the Pinedale area in Wyoming, situated at a high elevation of 7,102 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a mountainous region, supporting local and transient aircraft operations with its single 7,100-foot asphalted runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Ralph Wenz Field is predominantly VFR, with 93.7% of observations showing favorable visual conditions. Northwest winds dominate at 315°, averaging 7.2 knots with occasional gusts up to 33 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 25°C, with an average of 1.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 7,102 feet demands careful performance calculations for aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, particularly during warmer summer months. The surrounding terrain is characteristic of Wyoming's mountainous western landscape, requiring heightened terrain awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 offers favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.5 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, though such conditions occur in less than 1% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.