33S

VFR

PRU FLD

RITZVILLE · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,801'
Longest RWY
3,433'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 33S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,801'
MSL · field 1,801' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 33S

33S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMWH (GRANT COUNTY INTL) · 38.3 NM away. Conditions at 33S may differ.

METAR · KMWH

Observed 04:52Z

KMWH 280452Z 29005KT 10SM FEW120 13/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01330022
Wind
290° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,006 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 W
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE BREAZEALE
Address
216 E. MAIN, RITZVILLE WA 99169-1417

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

tap a runway
290° · 5 kt
RWY 19
189°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 189° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,801 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored9° / 189°3,433 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
012,614'2,614'3,433'3,433'PAPI 2-box left(4°)27', pline, 1282' from thr, 69' R of cntrln, slope 39
193,433'3,433'3,433'2,614'PAPI 2-box right(3.5°)48', tree, 540' from thr, 32' R of cntrln, slope 7

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
33S · 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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Grant County Approach at 509-762-2842. When Approach is closed contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Airport is closed when snow or ice is on the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 01/19 and PAPI lights are available on runways 01 and 19. Use CTAF for activation.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19Houses, road, signs, and trees are located from 0 to 200 feet of the threshold. There is a 60-foot tree 170 feet from the threshold, 70 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 01Markings on runway 01 are faded.Show FAA
  • 19Markings on runway 19 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 33S

Answer card
ICAO
33S
Name
PRU FLD
Location
RITZVILLE, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,801 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,801 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,433 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

PRU FLD is in Ritzville, Washington. The field elevation is 1,801 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 3,433 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,801 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport has no on-field FBOs listed, so plan ahead for services before you arrive. Published remarks also say runway 01 and runway 19 markings are faded. Pilots should bring ropes. Runway 19 has nearby houses, a road, signs and trees close to the threshold. There is also a 60-foot tree 170 ft from the threshold, 70 ft right of centerline.

This is a non-towered field with runway lights and PAPI on both ends. Use CTAF for light activation. For clearance delivery, contact Grant County Approach. If Approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC. The airport is closed when snow or ice is on the runway. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in if you need any current noise or operational notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 33S PRU FLD?
PRU FLD has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,433 ft long and asphalt.
Is 33S PRU FLD towered?
No. PRU FLD has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls and runway light activation.
What is the pattern altitude at PRU FLD 33S?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local guidance says otherwise. That is 2,801 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Does 33S have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PRU FLD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated procedure information before departure.
Which frequencies do I use at PRU FLD?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Are there any runway lighting features at 33S?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 01/19. PAPI lights are available on both runway ends. Use CTAF for activation.
What should I know about runway 19 at PRU FLD?
Runway 19 has published obstructions near the threshold. Houses, a road, signs and trees are listed from 0 to 200 ft of the threshold. A 60-foot tree sits 170 ft from the threshold, 70 ft right.
Is PRU FLD open in winter?
The airport is closed when snow or ice is on the runway. Check conditions before you launch and confirm with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current status.

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