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Ralph Wenz Field

Pinedale, United States

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Ralph Wenz Field

Pinedale, United States
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Gateway to Wyoming's Wind River Range wilderness.

Location
Pinedale, United States
Ralph Wenz Field (IATA: PWY, ICAO: KPNA) is a public-use general aviation airport serving Pinedale, Wyoming, a small town in Sublette County situated near the Wind River Mountains. The airport is owned and operated by Sublette County and primarily supports general aviation traffic, including private aircraft, charter flights, and emergency services. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 7,102 feet above mean sea level, making high-altitude operations a consideration for pilots. Its location in rural western Wyoming means it serves as an important access point for outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and wilderness tourism in the surrounding Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem region.
Terminals
The airport has basic general aviation facilities with no commercial passenger terminal.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to Pinedale is primarily by private vehicle or arranged charter, as no regular shuttle or public transit service connects the airport to the town.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline service operates at Ralph Wenz Field; the airport serves general aviation and charter traffic only.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 7,102 feet MSL requires pilots to account for density altitude effects.
  • ›Named after local aviation pioneer Ralph Wenz.
  • ›Located in Sublette County, one of Wyoming's most sparsely populated counties.
  • ›Serves as a critical access point for backcountry and wilderness recreation near the Wind River Range.
  • ›Runway length accommodates small to medium general aviation aircraft.
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Gateway to Wyoming's wide-open skies and wilderness frontier

Ralph Wenz Field is a small general aviation airport serving Pinedale, Wyoming, a remote gateway community near the Wind River Range and Bridger-Teton National Forest. The airport supports local ranching, outdoor recreation, and emergency services in one of Wyoming's most sparsely populated regions. Its modest facilities reflect the rugged, self-reliant character of Sublette County.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A small single-building facility handling private and charter flights with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or rental car (limited availability locally)
  • Taxi or rideshare arranged in advance through local providers
  • Hotel shuttles from select Pinedale lodgings
Nearby Hotels
  • Chambers House Bed & Breakfast
  • Best Western Pinedale Inn
  • Half Moon Lake Lodge
  • Lakeside Lodge Resort & Marina
Dining

In-airport dining options are essentially nonexistent at Ralph Wenz Field, so travelers should plan accordingly. Pinedale's small downtown, about two miles away, offers a handful of local diners, steakhouses, and casual eateries reflecting Wyoming ranch culture.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange ground transportation well in advance — rideshare services have very limited availability in Pinedale.
  • Weather in the high Wyoming desert can change rapidly; confirm flight conditions before departure.
  • Fuel availability at the airport should be verified ahead of time for general aviation pilots.
  • Visit in summer or early fall for best access to nearby Wind River Range trails and Fremont Lake recreation.

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Ralph Wenz Field is a town-owned public-use airport located five nautical miles (9 km) southeast of the central business district of the town of Pinedale in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States.

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