A Bar A Ranch Airport (WY11), Wyoming
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
A BAR A RANCH (WY11) is a privately used airstrip serving a ranch property near Encampment, Wyoming, at an elevation of 7,880 feet. The field is unattended, with a single paved runway and no on-site customs, fuel, or staffed services, reflecting its role as a private access point rather than a public-use facility. Surrounding terrain, including nearby hills and a road crossing mid-field, shapes the operational environment for pilots using this strip.
Runways
A Bar A Ranch Airport has one paved runway, NW/SE, 5,704 ft long and 50 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
A Bar A Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Northern Colorado Regional (KFNL), 82 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
A Bar A Ranch Airport recorded 11 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and September. Business aviation traffic at A BAR A RANCH is concentrated in the summer months of June through September, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 9.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
A Bar A Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Numerous hills surround the airport. A hill at the south end of the runway rises from 3,800 feet to 4,900 feet.
Call A Bar A Ranch to arrange pick-up and runway security.
Ranch headquarters is located 4 miles east of the runway.
Frequent crosswind conditions are reported at the field.
A fly-over prior to landing is recommended.
A road crosses the field at mid-field.
UNICOM contact with A Bar A is available from the air only.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
A Bar A Ranch Airport has five airfields within 43 NM. The closest is Shively Field (KSAA), 21.01 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of airport is A BAR A RANCH (WY11)?
A BAR A RANCH (WY11) is a privately used airport near Encampment, Wyoming, sitting at 7,880 feet elevation. It is unattended, with no scheduled staffing, so operations depend on prior coordination with the ranch. The field sees very light traffic, with only 11 business aviation operations recorded in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Pilots should expect a general aviation environment shaped by terrain and limited services.
What is the runway like at WY11?
WY11 has a single paved runway oriented NW / SE, measuring 5,704 feet long and 50 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving A BAR A RANCH, so all arrivals and departures use this strip regardless of wind. Frequent crosswind conditions are reported at the field, and surrounding hills add to the operational complexity of the approach and departure paths.
Is customs available at A BAR A RANCH?
A BAR A RANCH does not have customs services onsite. The nearest customs point is KFNL, located approximately 82 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility rather than expecting any on-field processing at WY11, which functions strictly as an unattended private airstrip.
When does WY11 see the most traffic?
Traffic at A BAR A RANCH (WY11) is concentrated in the summer months. Business aviation operations recorded by FAA TFMSC show activity in June, July, August, and September, with July showing the highest count among these months. Outside this window, the airport sees essentially no tracked business aviation movement, consistent with its overall low annual total of 11 operations.