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KPNA/PWY METAR & TAF Ralph Wenz Field

Pinedale, WyomingElevation 7,102 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR18 min old
Ceiling 4,500 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
4,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
6,997 ft
-105 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0015Z (6:15 PM local) · 18 min old

KPNA is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 4,500 feet AGL.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 4,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
3°C / 3°C
37°F / 37°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.27 inHg
1025.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO BKN OVC RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (6:00 PM local)

KPNA forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 02Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 02Z to 03Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

OVC0606,000 ft
OVC0606,000 ft
BKN0808,000 ft
OVC0505,000 ft
VFR
0000Z6:00 PM0448Z10:48 PM0936Z3:36 AM1424Z8:24 AM1912Z1:12 PM0000Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT OVC TEMPO BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 4,500 ft. Forecast suggests tonight isolated rain showers then isolated rain and snow showers, low near 27F, 22% chance of precipitation. Key risks: high density altitude. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Isolated Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 6,997 ft (field elevation 7,102 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Rain And Snow Showers 27 WNW 4 kt – 22%
Monday Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny 48/24 SSE 6 kt – 27%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 42/20 W 10 kt 18 kt 12%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 45/22 S 4 kt – 14%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 49/27 SE 6 kt – 28%
Friday Chance Rain And Snow Showers 48/26 SSE 5 kt – 52%
Saturday Chance Rain And Snow Showers 48/25 SSW 4 kt – 44%
Sunday Rain Showers Likely 48 SE 4 kt – 57%

Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Isolated Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.

Source: National Weather Service (office RIW). Forecast issued 0032Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW1129CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 8,900 ft

11/29
Dimensions
8,900 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 11123°T
Approach lightsODALS
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29303°T
Approach lightsODALS
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
6,997 ft
Pressure altitude
6,752 ft
Field elevation
7,102 ft MSL
Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Dewpoint
3°C (37°F)
Altimeter
30.27 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0021Z 6:21 PM
Sunrise
1345Z 7:45 AM
Loggable night
0050Z (6:50 PM local) → 1316Z (7:16 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0021Z (6:21 PM local) → 1345Z (7:45 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0121Z (7:21 PM local) → 1245Z (6:45 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ralph Wenz Field is in Pinedale, Wyoming. Field elevation 7,102 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerRILEY WILSON
Manager phone307-360-9025
AttendedDaily, 0700–1730
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKPNA / PWY
SectionalSALT LAKE CITY
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)CASPER
RegionWyoming
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.7955, -109.8070
Distance from city5 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.325
AWOS 3
AWOS
128.35
SALT LAKE CITY CNTR
CNTR
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KBPI Miley Memorial Field
18 NM SW
VFR
KLND Hunt Field
47 NM E
VFR
KAFO Afton Municipal Airport
50 NM W
VFR
KRIW Central Wyoming Regional Airport
61 NM E
VFR
KJAC Jackson Hole Airport
64 NM NW
VFR
KEMM Kemmerer Municipal Airport
67 NM SW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALL HELICOPTER TFC TO COME & GO VIA THE TWY. FLYING OVER BLDGS ADJACENT TO RAMP IS PROHIBITED.
›AVBL VIA FULL SVC ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›ALL TWYS 50 FT WIDE.
›AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.
›ACTVT ODALS RWY 11/29, REILS RWY 11 & 29, PAPI RWY 11 & 29 AND MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KPNA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KPNA have a METAR?
Yes. KPNA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KPNA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KPNA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KPNA?
KPNA sits at 7,102 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KPNA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.