46U

VFR

ALPINE

ALPINE · WYOMING

Elev
5,637'
Longest RWY
5,827'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 46U ALPINE showing runway layout — runways 13/31
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 +7 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 46U

Current METAR

Observed 00:15Z

K46U 120015Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3014 RMK A01
Wind
290° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / -2°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,317 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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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290° · 8 kt
RWY 31
311°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 46U ALPINE in ALPINE, WYOMING, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • ARPT CLSD NGTS
  • VOLUNTARY CURFEW DUSK TO DAWN. NGT LDGS LMTD TO AIRPARK RESIDENTS ONLY. NGT TIME LDGS AND TKFS NOT ADVS TO PILOTS UNFAMILIAR WITH TRRN. WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF OF ARPT. BIRD/WATERFOWL HAZ.
  • FOR RWY COND IN WINTER CTC - AMGR.
  • VRB RWY COND AND BA WINTER MOS. SNBNK ALG RWY & TWY EDGES POSS FALL, WINT, SPRING MOS. TREACHEROUS MTN TERR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY ALL QUADS OF RWY.
  • AVOID LOW LEVEL FLT OVER CITY OR EAST OF RWY,
  • NOISE SENS ARPT WX PMTG LND RWY 13 TKOF RWY 31 FOR NOISE ABATEMENT; DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE TOWN OF ALPINE & ARPT HOUSING; TOUCH & GOES ARE PROHIBITED.
  • RESIDENTIAL TWYS ESTAB THEIR OWN WT LMTS & RQR APVL PRIOR TO USE.
  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • TSNT TFC MUST CTC THE AMGR FOR INFO ON UNIQUE LCL FLYING OPNS BFR USING THE ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 13; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF

Fuel notes

  • A24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD; FULL SVC JET A & AVGAS ALSO AVBL ARNGD IN ADVN PHONE 307-654-4646.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13+3 FT VEGETATION & +5 FT DROP 60 FT FROM RWY END ACRS BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN.
  • 3116 FT PAVED ROAD 106 FT FM RWY END CROSSES RWY END.
  • 31RWY 13/31 FENCES, BLDGS & TREES WI 150 FT N & S OF CNTRLN.
  • 31RWY 31 FM DSPLCD THLD 20:1 TO 45 FT TREE 480 FT EOR 75 FT L.

Other notes

  • FEES IMPOSED FOR LDG OVNGT OR EXTDD STAY PRKG. RAMP & PRKG SPACE VERY LTD SPCLY IN THE WINTER.
  • PRKG FEES BASED ON SIZE OF ACFT WILL APPLY.

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
290° 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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