46U

VFR

ALPINE

ALPINE · WYOMING

Elev
5,637'
Longest RWY
5,827'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 46U
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,637'
MSL · field 5,637' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 46U

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

K46U 271835Z AUTO 28008G14KT 10SM BKN050 BKN055 06/M05 A2991 RMK A01
Wind
280° @ 8G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,922 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
CPR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ISAAC MILLER
Address
810 OLD ALPINE ROAD, ALPINE WY 83128

Flight service · Hours

FSS CPR
CASPER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 8 kt
RWY 31
311°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 311° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,637 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored131° / 311°5,827 ftASPH13 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
3119', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
46U · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The airport is closed at night.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive airport with recommended landing on runway 13 and takeoff on runway 31 for noise abatement due to the proximity of the town of Alpine and airport housing. Touch and goes are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Voluntary curfew from dusk to dawn. Night landings limited to Airpark residents only. Nighttime landings and takeoffs are not advised to pilots unfamiliar with terrain. Wildlife on and in vicinity of airport. Bird and waterfowl hazard.Show FAA
  • Variable runway condition and braking action during winter months. Snowbanks along runway and taxiway edges are possible in fall, winter, and spring months. Treacherous mountain terrain is in close proximity in all quadrants of the runway.Show FAA
  • Avoid low level flight over the city or east of runway.Show FAA
  • For runway condition in winter, contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Transient traffic must contact the airport manager for information on unique local flying operations before using the airport.Show FAA
  • Residential taxiways establish their own weight limits and require approval prior to use.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated PAPI is available on runway 13; medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 13 and 31. Use CTAF for communication.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A24 hour self service fuel is available with credit card; full service Jet A and Avgas are also available arranged in advance by phone at 307-654-4646.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31There is a 16 foot paved road 106 feet from the runway end that crosses the runway end.Show FAA
  • 13+3 foot vegetation and +5 foot drop 60 feet from runway end across both sides of centerline.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 13/31 has fences, buildings, and trees within 150 feet north and south of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 from displaced threshold has a 20 to 1 clearance slope to a 45 foot tree located 480 feet east of runway end and 75 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Fees are imposed for landing, overnight, or extended stay parking. Ramp and parking space are very limited especially in the winter.Show FAA
  • Parking fees based on size of aircraft will apply.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 46U

Answer card
ICAO
46U
Name
ALPINE
Location
ALPINE, WYOMING
Elevation
5,637 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,637 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,827 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Alpine Airport sits in Alpine, Wyoming. The field elevation is 5,637 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,827 ft long, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Alpine Airpark is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call 307-654-4646 for full-service fuel or to confirm current airport details before arrival.

This is a noise-sensitive airport. The published recommendation is to land on Runway 13 and depart Runway 31. Touch-and-goes are prohibited. The airport is closed at night. Night landings are limited to Airpark residents only. The field also has winter braking and runway condition issues, plus mountain terrain close in all quadrants. That matters here. Plan your arrival with extra care, especially if you are new to the area. There are also published obstructions near both runway ends, so review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 46U Alpine Airport?
46U has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,827 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at Alpine Airport (46U)?
No ILS approaches are published for 46U. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at 46U?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 46U towered?
No. 46U has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
Which FBO is on the field at Alpine Airport?
Alpine Airpark is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call 307-654-4646 to confirm current service before arrival.
Is there night flying at 46U?
The airport is closed at night. Night landings are limited to Airpark residents only. The published remarks also say nighttime operations are not advised for pilots unfamiliar with the terrain.
What noise abatement rules apply at Alpine Airport?
This is a noise-sensitive airport. The published recommendation is landing on Runway 13 and takeoff on Runway 31. Touch-and-goes are prohibited.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into 46U?
Terrain is close in all quadrants. Winter runway condition and braking action can vary. Snowbanks may be present along the runway and taxiway edges. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport manager for winter condition updates.

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46U Alpine Airport | Alpine, Wyoming