Phifer Airfield

EAN · KEAN · Wheatland, WY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,779 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,900 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
9E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:48 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:23 AM11:23Z
Sunrise05:55 AM11:55Z
Sunset08:16 PM02:16Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:48 PM02:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:48 PM → 05:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:16 PM → 04:55 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 170°downwind 080°base 350°final 260°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
260° mag · 269° true
Dimensions
5,900 × 75 ft
TPA
5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 080°) on the 45° at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
4,766 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
46 ft
TDZ elevation
4,775 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 15k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Wheatland”
ASOS/AWOS
121.125

Taxi & takeoff

“Wheatland”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
122.2 135.6 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
363.025LUSK RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IIP 115.75
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IIP · Hipsher VOR/DME 115.75 · 104Y Low r148° / 39.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KEAN / EAN
Coordinates
42.0555, -104.9290
Elevation
4,779 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 121.125 · ☎ 307-322-1557
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
CASPER · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Casper Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
CPR
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/08
Distance from city
1 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 OPR CONSLY. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOWN OF WHEATLAND
600 9TH ST, WHEATLAND, WY
307-322-2962
Manager
TABITHA ENNIS
600 9TH STREET, WHEATLAND, WY
307-322-2962
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 OPR CONSLY.
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About KEAN

Phifer Airfield (EAN · KEAN) is an airport in Wheatland, WY, at 4,779 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KEAN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KEAN have a control tower?

No. Phifer Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KEAN?

Phifer Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 5,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KEAN?

Phifer Airfield is in Wheatland, WY, at an elevation of 4,779 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0555, -104.9290.

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