Ruby Airport

RBY · PARY · Ruby, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
658 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 03/21
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 12:48 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:05 AM12:05Z
Sunrise05:33 AM13:33Z
Sunset11:21 PM07:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
12:48 AM08:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
12:48 AM → 04:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:21 AM → 04:33 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 121°downwind 031°base 301°final 211°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
211° mag · 231° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 031°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
658 ft
Approach obstacle
Brush, 10 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 150 ft R of centerline
Threshold crossing height
30 ft
TDZ elevation
658 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

“Ruby”
ASOS/AWOS
118.25

Taxi & takeoff

“Ruby”
CTAF
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.25 127.0 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.2GALENA RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

GAL 114.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GAL · Galena VOR/DME 114.80 · 95X High r079° / 33.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PARY / RBY
Coordinates
64.7272, -155.4700
Elevation
658 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
FAIRBANKS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 118.25 · ☎ 907-468-4605
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 122.25 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Fairbanks Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
RBY
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Activated
1947/09
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.; ACTVT REIL RWY 21; PAPI RWY 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 21: 4-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
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
(907) 451-5280
Manager
JASON LUDINGTON
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
(907) 451-5280
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • RWY COND UNMN; RCMND VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -39C.
  • BIRDS INVOF LANDFILL 1 MI SW OF RWY.

Runways

  • DOWN SLOPE 2 PCT GRADE.
  • DOWN SLOPE TO MID.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 21; PAPI RWY 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.
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About PARY

Ruby Airport (RBY · PARY) is an airport in Ruby, AK, at 658 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PARY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PARY have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PARY?

Ruby Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PARY?

Ruby Airport is in Ruby, AK, at an elevation of 658 ft MSL. Coordinates: 64.7272, -155.4700.

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