Airports / Alaska / RBY
Ruby Airport.
Ruby, Alaska · 658 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
658
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#6 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL).
Overview
Ruby Airport (PARY / RBY) is a mid-sized airport serving Ruby, Alaska. The airport sits 658 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into RBY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL, 38 nm), Koyukuk Airport (KYU, 58 nm), and Huslia Airport (HSL, 62 nm). With a single 4,000-foot unpaved runway, RBY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from RBY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ruby.
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Field capability
ICAO
PARY
IATA
RBY
FAA / Local
RBY
Elevation
658 ft
Coordinates
64.7272° N · 155.4700° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 658 ft, RBY sits higher than 84% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,000 ft
- 03/214,000 ft × 100 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 4,000 ft
RBY's 4,000 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmGALEdward G. Pitka Sr AirportGalena
- 58nmKYUKoyukuk AirportKoyukuk
- 62nmHSLHuslia AirportHuslia
- 67nmNULNulato AirportNulato
- 84nmHUSHughes AirportHughes
- 88nmUTOIndian Mountain LRRS AirportUtopia Creek
Location
Open the full mapPARY · Ruby Airport · Ruby, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RBY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 260 nm | 1h 0m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,488 nm | 3h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,952 nm | 4h 56m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,003 nm | 5h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,065 nm | 5h 12m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,238 nm | 5h 36m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,245 nm | 5h 37m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,267 nm | 5h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RBY?
- Ruby Airport's longest runway is 4,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RBY?
- Ruby Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,000 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RBY?
- The closest alternate is Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL), about 38 nm away, followed by Koyukuk Airport (KYU) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RBY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 0m (260 nm), Seattle about 3h 52m (1,488 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 56m (1,952 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.