2W3

VFR

SWANSON FLD

EATONVILLE · WASHINGTON

Elev
843'
Longest RWY
2,990'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2W3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,643'
MSL · field 843' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +3 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 2W3

2W3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPLU (PIERCE COUNTY/THUN FLD) · 14.0 NM away. Conditions at 2W3 may differ.

METAR · KPLU

Observed 21:15Z

KPLU 272115Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM SCT030 OVC040 14/07 A3005 RMK AO2
Wind
240° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
764 ft
Ceiling
4,000 ft AGL
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 NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,643 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID IRELAND
Address
PO BOX 546, EATONVILLE WA 98328

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 6 kt
RWY 16
165°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 165° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,643 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored165° / 345°2,990 ftASPH16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16106', trees, 1045' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 7
3420', gnd, 450' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 12

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
2W3 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Buildings are in close proximity to the runway.Show FAA
  • Restrooms are available at Trinity Aviation Academy at the northeast end.Show FAA
  • Trees are in the approach and transitional surfaces on both sides of the runway.Show FAA
  • Back taxi on the runway is announced. Gravel service road around runway 16/34 is not available for aircraft operations.Show FAA
  • Bicycles are available at the north end kiosk.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport at dusk and dawn.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to 0000, lighting is on. After 0000, the medium intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Near runway 34 there is a road 102 feet to the left, brush 82 feet to the left, a road 84 feet to the right, a road 104 feet to the left and 69 feet from the threshold, and a circular road 40 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 16Near runway 16 there are trees 14 feet to 70 feet tall from 60 feet to 200 feet from the threshold; a sunken road 51 feet from the threshold; a road 88 feet to the right; a road 79 feet to the left; and 4-foot signs 57 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 16The airport name is painted in the center of runway 16.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to May 1959.Show FAA
  • Nonstandard traffic pattern for runway 16 right.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2W3

Answer card
ICAO
2W3
Name
SWANSON FLD
Location
EATONVILLE, WASHINGTON
Elevation
843 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,643 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,990 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Swanson Fld sits in Eatonville, Washington at 843 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 2,990 ft long. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,643 ft MSL.

This is a field where obstacle awareness matters. The Chart Supplement notes roads, brush, trees and signs close to both runway ends. Trees are also in the approach and transitional surfaces on both sides of the runway. Buildings are close to the runway too. Back taxi on the runway is announced. The gravel service road around runway 16/34 is not available for aircraft operations.

Lighting is on from dusk to 0000. After 0000, the medium intensity runway lights for 16/34 are activated by CTAF. Deer are reported on and near the airport at dusk and dawn, so keep that in mind on arrival and departure. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go. Restrooms are available at Trinity Aviation Academy at the northeast end. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 2W3?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,643 ft MSL at Swanson Fld.
Does Swanson Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 2W3. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the longest runway at 2W3?
Runway 16/34 is the only runway. It is 2,990 ft long and asphalt.
Is Swanson Fld towered?
No. Swanson Fld is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I watch for on final to runway 16 or 34?
The published remarks call out roads, brush, trees and signs close to both ends. Trees are also in the approach and transitional surfaces on both sides of the runway.
Can I back taxi at Swanson Fld?
Yes, back taxi on the runway is announced. The gravel service road around runway 16/34 is not available for aircraft operations.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 2W3?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What lighting is available at Swanson Fld after dark?
Lighting is on from dusk to 0000. After 0000, the medium intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 are activated by CTAF.

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