0S9

VFR

JEFFERSON COUNTY INTL

PORT TOWNSEND · WASHINGTON

Elev
110.1'
Longest RWY
3,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 0S9 JEFFERSON COUNTY INTL showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 0S9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000.1'
MSL · field 110.1' + 890 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 0S9

Current METAR

Observed 23:15Z

K0S9 112315Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3012 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
489 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
6 NM SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
890 ft AGL · 1,000 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERON BERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Address
PO BOX 1180, PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 5 kt
RWY 27
268°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 268° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,000 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored88° / 268°3,000 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(4.25°)81', trees, 1815' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 19
27PAPI 2-box right(4.25°)76', tree, 1939' from thr, 91' R of cntrln, slope 22

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 0S9 JEFFERSON COUNTY INTL in PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
0S9 · IAP
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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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT CTC ARPT MGR 360-385-0656. TKOF AND LNDG PROHIBITED ON TURF NEXT TO RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC WHIDBEY APCH AT 360-257-3310.
  • DEER INVOF RWY.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 09; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL AVAILABLE 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD. NO CASH SALES.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09RWY 09 ARE BAFFLED BYD 6.5 DEG LEFT OF RWY CNTRLN DUE TO TRRN.
  • 27RWY 27 ARE BAFFLED BYD 6.5 DEG RIGHT OF RWY CNTRLN DUE TO TRRN.

Other notes

  • PILOTS BRING OWN TIEDOWNS.
  • MANAGEREMAIL: KRISTEN.LONG@TADERA.COM

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 0S9

Answer card
ICAO
0S9
Name
JEFFERSON COUNTY INTL
Location
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON
Elevation
110.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000.1 ft MSL (890 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Jefferson County Intl (0S9) sits in Port Townsend, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. Field elevation is 110.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,000 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 890 ft AGL, which is 1,000.1 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. Clearance delivery is handled through Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach and departure are on 118.2 with Whidbey. Published remarks call out noise abatement procedures. They also say deer are in the runway area. Takeoff and landing are prohibited on the turf next to the runway. Pilots should also note that runway 09 and 27 approach lights are baffled beyond 6.5 degrees off centerline because of terrain.

100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. No cash sales are listed. Pilots must bring their own tiedowns. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so verify current services with the airport operator before arrival. For a first visit, plan for the terrain, the noise procedures and the wildlife risk. The field is close to the water. That can make local winds and performance planning worth a close look before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 0S9?
Pattern altitude is 890 ft AGL, which is 1,000.1 ft MSL. Use that published value rather than calculating from field elevation.
Does Jefferson County Intl have a tower?
No. 0S9 is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Is there an ILS at 0S9?
No ILS approaches are published for Jefferson County Intl. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What runway is longest at 0S9?
Runway 09/27 is the only runway. It is 3,000 ft long with an asphalt surface.
What are the tower or airport communication frequencies at 0S9?
CTAF and UNICOM are 123.0. APCH/P DEP/P is 118.2 with Whidbey. For clearance delivery, contact Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310.
Is there noise abatement at Jefferson County Intl?
Yes. Published remarks say noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for the current procedure before arrival.
Can I get 100LL at 0S9 after hours?
Yes. 100LL is listed as available 24 hours with credit card. No cash sales are listed.
Which FBOs are on the field at 0S9?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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