1RL

VFR

POINT ROBERTS AIRPARK

POINT ROBERTS · WASHINGTON

Elev
11'
Longest RWY
2,265'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:00Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1RL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,011'
MSL · field 11' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 1RL

1RL does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: CYVR (VANCOUVER INTL) · 13.7 NM away. Conditions at 1RL may differ.

METAR · CYVR

Observed 01:00Z

CYVR 280100Z 16009KT 30SM FEW031 SCT040 14/09 A3001 RMK CU1SC2 SLP164
Wind
160° @ 9 kt
Visibility
30 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-218 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BOB GRANLEY
Address
693 HIGHLAND DRIVE, POINT ROBERTS WA 98281

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 9 kt
RWY 16
161°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 161° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,011 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°2,265 ftTURF16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16120', trees, 752' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 6
3428', trees, 203' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Vancouver Terminal at 604-586-4571.Show FAA
  • Takeoff to the south requires a 15 degrees right turn for noise abatement.Show FAA
  • Takeoff to the north requires a 30 degrees west turn as soon as possible.Show FAA
  • Boundary Bay ATIS is available on frequency 125.5 or by phone at 1-877-517-2847. Boundary Bay tower is on frequencies 118.1 or 127.6.Show FAA
  • When able, land to the north and depart to the south.Show FAA
  • There is no camping on the property.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern west of the field is over water.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for details at 778-846-4311.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Parking is available on the grass area with no tie downs provided. There is a $10 landing fee for visiting aircraft. Transient aircraft overnight tie downs cost $15 per night. Payment drop box is inside the hangar on the east wall. You must text for permission first so that the number of planes can be controlled on the field. Phone number: 778-846-4311.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1RL

Answer card
ICAO
1RL
Name
POINT ROBERTS AIRPARK
Location
POINT ROBERTS, WASHINGTON
Elevation
11 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,011 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,265 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Point Roberts Airpark sits in Point Roberts, Washington. Field elevation is 11 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 2,265 ft of turf, with magnetic headings of 180° and 360°. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a small field with tight local procedures. Published remarks say parking is on the grass with no tie-downs provided. Visiting aircraft pay a $10 landing fee. Overnight transient tie-downs are $15 per night. You need to text for permission before arrival so the number of aircraft on the field can be controlled. The airport manager can be reached at 778-846-4311.

Noise abatement matters here. Takeoff to the south calls for an immediate 15° right turn. Takeoff to the north calls for a 30° west turn as soon as possible. When able, land to the north and depart to the south. The west side pattern is over water. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator directly before you go. Boundary Bay ATIS and tower are listed in the remarks for coordination with the local area. For clearance delivery, contact Vancouver Terminal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Point Roberts Airpark (1RL)?
1RL has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 2,265 ft long and surfaced with turf. The published magnetic headings are 180° and 360°.
What is the field elevation at Point Roberts Airpark?
Field elevation is 11 ft MSL. That keeps the airport low, but you still need to plan for the turf surface and the short runway.
Is there a tower at Point Roberts Airpark?
No tower is listed for 1RL. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and check current procedures before arrival.
Does Point Roberts Airpark have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 1RL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly in.
What is the pattern altitude at Point Roberts Airpark?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What noise abatement procedures apply at 1RL?
Published remarks call for specific turns after departure. South departures call for a 15° right turn. North departures call for a 30° west turn as soon as possible. The remarks also say to land north when able and depart south when able.
Are there FBOs on the field at Point Roberts Airpark?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current service availability.
Can I park overnight at Point Roberts Airpark?
Yes, but the published remarks say parking is on the grass with no tie-downs provided. Overnight transient tie-downs are listed at $15 per night. Text for permission first so the airport can control how many aircraft are on the field.

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