Rock & A Hard Place Ranch Private

WY61 · Laramie, WY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
7,566 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,200 ft 10/28
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at WY61. Nearby reporting stations: KLAR (8 NM), KFEW (30 NM), KCYS (33 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:34 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:18 AM12:18Z
Sunrise06:45 AM12:45Z
Sunset07:06 PM01:06Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:34 PM01:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:34 PM → 06:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:06 PM → 05:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 010°downwind 280°base 190°final 100°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
100° true
Dimensions
1,200 × 150 ft
TPA
8,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 8,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LAR 117.60 · CYS 113.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LAR · Laramie VOR/DME 117.60 · 123X Low r095° / 10 NM
CYS · Cheyenne VORTAC 113.10 · 78X High r265° / 33.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WY61 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
WY61
Coordinates
41.2847, -105.5113
Elevation
7,566 ft MSL
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
CASPER · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
JAN - DEC MON-SUN 24
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
2016/05
Distance from city
4 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
THOMAS & KAREN BIENZ
6809 GRANDVIEW DRIVE, LARAMIE, WY
(307) 721-2968
Manager
THOMAS BIENZ
6809 GRANDVIEW DRIVE, LARAMIE, WY
(307) 761-3903
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Runways

  • RUNWAYS HAVE WHITE STONES SHAPED TO FORM CORNERS OF LANDING SURFACE AS USED @ MANY BACK COUNTRY AIRSTRIPS.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 25CO Crystal Lakes (private) (27 NM) · WY46 Radio Ranch (private) (33 NM) · 47CO Mile Hi (private) (38 NM) · WY29 Vowers Ranch (private) (38 NM)

About WY61

Rock & A Hard Place Ranch (WY61) is an airport in Laramie, WY, at 7,566 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WY61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WY61 have a control tower?

No. Rock & A Hard Place Ranch is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at WY61?

Rock & A Hard Place Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WY61?

Rock & A Hard Place Ranch is in Laramie, WY, at an elevation of 7,566 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2847, -105.5113.

More about WY61

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open WY61 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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