Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA), Wyoming
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA), serving Pinedale, Wyoming, sits at 7,096 feet elevation with a single paved runway long enough to handle a wide range of business turbine traffic. The field is uncontrolled but well equipped for its size, with a single asphalt strip that carries the bulk of operations in and out of this part of the Wind River region. No customs service is based on the airport itself; aircraft requiring that function route to the nearest customs facility at KCPR, roughly 147 nautical miles away.
Runways
Ralph Wenz Field has one paved runway, 11/29, 8,900 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ralph Wenz Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ralph Wenz Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Casper / Natrona County International (KCPR), 147 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ralph Wenz Field recorded 969 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Traffic at KPNA concentrates in the summer months, with July and August each recording well over double the volume of the quieter winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 129 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ralph Wenz Field averages 0.2 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 5.3 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.9°F, and January the coldest, at 28.0°F.
Weather station is 5.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ralph Wenz Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The ODALS on runway 11/29, the REILs on runways 11 and 29, the PAPIs on runways 11 and 29, and the MIRL on runway 11/29 are activated via CTAF.
Fuel is available around the clock through self-service via credit card.
Fuel is available through full service only.
All helicopter traffic must arrive and depart via the taxiway. Flying over buildings adjacent to the ramp is prohibited.
All taxiways are 50 feet wide.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ralph Wenz Field has four airfields within 48 NM. The closest is Miley Memorial Field (KBPI), 18.43 NM southwest.
Part of the Jackson Hole area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPNA
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the runway at KPNA?
KPNA, Ralph Wenz Field in Pinedale, Wyoming, has a single paved runway, 11/29, measuring 8,900 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. That length is generous for the field's elevation of 7,096 feet, which reduces aircraft performance and lengthens takeoff and landing distances compared to sea-level airports. Operators flying into high-elevation fields like this one should plan performance calculations accordingly, particularly in warmer summer months when density altitude climbs further. The single-runway layout means wind conditions on any given day dictate which direction is usable.
Is jet fuel available at Ralph Wenz Field?
Yes, Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. According to the field's remarks, fuel is available around the clock through self-service via credit card, while another remark notes availability through full service only, suggesting a split between self-service and attended fueling depending on the product or hours. Pilots should plan fuel stops with these access modes in mind. The airport's published attendance schedule runs daily from 0700 to 1730 local time, which likely governs when full-service fueling is staffed.
Does KPNA have customs service on the field?
No, Ralph Wenz Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KCPR, located approximately 147 nautical miles from KPNA. Operators arriving from outside the United States who need to clear customs must route through KCPR or another appropriate port of entry before or after their stop at Pinedale. This distance is a meaningful planning factor for international business aviation flights using KPNA as a destination or fuel stop.
What restrictions apply to helicopter traffic at Ralph Wenz Field?
Helicopter traffic at Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA) is restricted to using the taxiway for all arrivals and departures rather than direct approaches or departures over the ramp area. The field's remarks also prohibit flying over buildings adjacent to the ramp. These rules exist alongside the airport's general layout, where all taxiways are 50 feet wide. Rotor operators should factor these ground-movement constraints into their arrival and departure planning at this uncontrolled Wyoming field.
What time of year is busiest at Ralph Wenz Field?
Business aviation traffic at Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA) peaks in the summer, with July recording 129 operations and August 127, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. This is roughly double the volume seen in the leaner winter months, such as November's 46 operations and February's 51. The shift reflects a clear seasonal concentration of activity at this Pinedale, Wyoming airport. Operators planning trips to KPNA during July and August should expect the busiest conditions of the year on the field.