2S9 Willapa Harbor Airport

Before you fly into 2S9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,013'

MSL · field 13' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 29

H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 2S9

2S9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHQM (BOWERMAN FLD) · 17.1 NM away. Conditions at 2S9 may differ.

METAR · KHQM

Observed 02:53Z

KHQM 120253Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01560072 56006

Wind: 310° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 30.12 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -112 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

2S9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHQM (BOWERMAN FLD) · 17.1 NM away. Conditions at 2S9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KHQM 112320Z 1200/1224 28012KT P6SM FEW250 FM120300 30008KT P6SM SKC FM120500 30005KT P6SM FEW100 FM121200 33003KT P6SM BKN015 FM121700 27007KT P6SM FEW060 FM122300 28012KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 03:00Z

Wind: 280° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM NW
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JAMES SAYCE
Phone: 360-942-3422
Address: PORT OF WILLAPA HARBOR, 1725 OCEAN AVENUE, RAYMOND WA 98577

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

310° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 29

295°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29Favored	115° / 295°	3,005 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
11	—	—	—	—	—	—	37', trees, 1045' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
29	—	—	—	—	—	—	39', trees, 942' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 19

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 2S9 WILLAPA HARBOR in SOUTH BEND/RAYMOND/, WASHINGTON, showing runways 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2S9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2S9 · CHART_SUPP

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
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.88

KAST·Astoria Regional Airport·32.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.59

KAST·Astoria Regional Airport·32.5 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.88atKASTAstoria Regional Airport32.5 nm
Jet A$6.59atKASTAstoria Regional Airport32.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

BIRDS AND ANIMALS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting notes

ACTVT ROTG BCN - 122.8.
ACTVT MIRL RY 11/29 - 122.8.

Runway surface & condition

11/29NSTD MIRL RY 11/29, LIGHTS 25 FT FROM EDGE.
11/29RY IS 52 FT WIDE WITH 22.5 FT ASPH TRTD SHOULDERS.

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 5/15/59.
PILOTS BRING OWN ROPES.
MANAGEREMERG CTC 360-942-7294.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2S9

Answer card

ICAO: 2S9
Name: WILLAPA HARBOR
Location: SOUTH BEND/RAYMOND/, WASHINGTON
Elevation: 13 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,013 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 11/29 · 3,005 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 20°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 310° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 29

Willapa Harbor Airport (2S9) sits near South Bend and Raymond in Washington. Field elevation is 13 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 11/29, which is 3,005 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The traffic pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. The published remarks matter here. Runway 11/29 has nonstandard medium intensity lighting. The lights are set 25 feet from the runway edge. The runway is 52 feet wide with asphalt treated shoulders. The beacon is activated on 122.8. Birds and animals are reported on and near the airport. Pilots must bring their own ropes.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need fuel or other services. For clearance delivery, Seattle ARTCC is listed in the remarks. This is a low-elevation coastal field, so expect marine weather and changing winds to matter more than terrain. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Willapa Harbor Airport (2S9)?

2S9 has one runway. It is runway 11/29 and it is 3,005 ft long with an asphalt surface.

Is there a tower at 2S9 Willapa Harbor?

No. Willapa Harbor Airport is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

Does Willapa Harbor Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 2S9. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at Willapa Harbor Airport?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying in.

Which runway lighting is available at 2S9?

Runway 11/29 has medium intensity runway lights. The remarks say the lights are activated on frequency 122.8.

Are there any FBOs on the field at Willapa Harbor Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What should I know before landing at Willapa Harbor Airport?

Birds and animals are reported on and near the airport. The runway also has nonstandard lighting placement and treated shoulders, so brief the runway carefully before arrival.

How do I get clearance delivery for 2S9?

The published remarks say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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