Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ralph Wenz Field in Pinedale, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA) is a regional airport serving Pinedale, WY at 7,102 ft. KPNA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29), longest 8,900 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.325. Track KPNA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, scattered clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.15 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPNA 130615Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 08/00 A3015 RMK AO2
What changed at KPNA?
Since the 0555Z (11:55 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPNA
KPNA is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 7,700 ft (field elevation 7,102 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPNA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 8,900 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 11 | 8,900 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPNA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ralph Wenz Field in Pinedale, WY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPNA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPNA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RKS UA /OV OCS275012/TM 0109/FL315/TP BCS1/SK TOP315/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 295-315/RM DURC SMOOTH ABV 315 /ZLC
RKS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OCS275012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0109Reported at 01:09 UTC.FL315Altitude: 31,500 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP315Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB OCNL LGT CHOP 295-315Turbulence: occasional light chop 29,500–31,500 ft.RM DURC SMOOTH ABV 315 /ZLCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPNA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPNA reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
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- 66%
- 11
- 34%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KPNA 130520Z 1306/1406 14006KT P6SM SKC FM131700 23018G30KT P6SM SCT100 FM132300 25015G28KT P6SM BKN100 FM140200 28011KT P6SM SCT100 FM140500 33015G28KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPNA
- IATA
- PWY
- FAA LID
- PNA
- City
- Pinedale
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 7,102 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7955, -109.8070
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,900 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KPNA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPNA reported VFR conditions during about 92.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 312 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.9 kt, calm 19.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.5 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 84.3 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 88.7 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 90.7 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| May | 93.3 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 98.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 97.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 93.4 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 91.2 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 85.9 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.6 kt |
| Dec | 5.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPNA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPNA?+
KPNA has 2 runways: 11, 29; the longest is 8,900 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPNA report its own weather?+
Yes. Ralph Wenz Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPNA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPNA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPNA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPNA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA)
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