Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA)
Medium airport · Pinedale, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ralph Wenz Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPNA |
| IATA | PWY |
| Elevation | 7,102 ft (2165 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°47'44" W 109°48'25" 42.79550, -109.80700 |
| Location | Pinedale, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,900 ft (2713 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ralph Wenz Field at a glance
Ralph Wenz Field is a medium airport in Pinedale, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as PWY. The field elevation of 7,102 ft (2165 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPNA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 8,900 ft (2713 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPNA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ralph Wenz Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miley Memorial Field | KBPI | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Hunt Field | KLND | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Central Wyoming Regional Airport | KRIW | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Jackson Hole Airport | KJAC | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport | KRKS | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ralph Wenz Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,102 ft field elevation of Ralph Wenz Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Wenz Field
What is the ICAO code of Ralph Wenz Field?
The ICAO identifier of Ralph Wenz Field is KPNA, and its IATA code is PWY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ralph Wenz Field above sea level?
Ralph Wenz Field sits at an elevation of 7,102 feet (2165 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ralph Wenz Field located?
The airport lies at 42.7955, -109.8070 — in Pinedale, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Miley Memorial Field, about 34 km away.
Does KPNA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPNA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ralph Wenz Field?
Ralph Wenz Field has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,900 ft (2713 m) with a ASP surface.