16W

VFR

LITTLE GOOSE LOCK AND DAM

STARBUCK · WASHINGTON

Elev
681'
Longest RWY
3,400'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 16W
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,681'
MSL · field 681' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +3 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF 16W

16W does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KALW (WALLA WALLA RGNL) · 31.7 NM away. Conditions at 16W may differ.

METAR · KALW

Observed 04:53Z

KALW 280453Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01060011
Wind
200° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
315 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
7 NM NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WILSON
Address
PO BOX 47312, OLYMPIA WA 98504-7264

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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200° · 9 kt
RWY 25
252°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 252° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,681 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored72° / 252°3,400 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0712', road, 25' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
25262', hill, 4200' from thr, 420' R of cntrln, slope 16

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
16W · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Pedestrians, vehicles, and animals are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilots provide chains.Show FAA
  • 07/25Runway surface is rough and soft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 16W

Answer card
ICAO
16W
Name
LITTLE GOOSE LOCK AND DAM
Location
STARBUCK, WASHINGTON
Elevation
681 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,681 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Little Goose Lock and Dam Airport sits near Starbuck, Washington. Field elevation is 681 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,400 ft long and gravel. The published magnetic runway headings are 91° and 271°. No control tower is published. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern near 1,681 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Bring what you need for the stop. The published remarks matter here. Pedestrians, vehicles and animals may be on or near the runway. The surface is rough and soft. Pilots also provide chains. That points to a field where surface condition and ground handling deserve attention on arrival and departure. Plan for a careful taxi. Plan for a conservative takeoff roll. Keep a close look at the runway before you commit.

This is a non-towered field. Use CTAF calls. Keep your scan wide. Verify current conditions with the airport operator if you have any doubt about runway condition or access.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 16W and how long is it?
16W has one runway, 07/25. It is 3,400 ft long and gravel.
Is Little Goose Lock and Dam Airport towered?
No. 16W is a non-towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the field elevation at 16W?
Field elevation is 681 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at 16W?
Pattern altitude is not published for 16W. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 16W have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 16W. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What runway surface should I expect at 16W?
Runway 07/25 is gravel. The published remarks also say the surface is rough and soft.
Are there any hazards on or near the runway at 16W?
Yes. Published remarks say pedestrians, vehicles and animals are on and in the vicinity of the runway. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 16W?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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