55S

VFR

PACKWOOD

PACKWOOD · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,057'
Longest RWY
2,357'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 55S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,057'
MSL · field 1,057' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 55S

55S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPLU (PIERCE COUNTY/THUN FLD) · 39.1 NM away. Conditions at 55S may differ.

METAR · KPLU

Observed 06:15Z

KPLU 290615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW036 OVC055 10/07 A3026 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
289 ft
Ceiling
5,500 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RUSS MORTON
Address
5239 JACKSON HWY, TOLEDO WA 98591-9732

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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Calm
RWY 01
009°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 009° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,057 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/199° / 189°2,357 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01150', trees, 1152' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 6
1950', trees, 330' from thr, 83' R of cntrln, slope 2

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
55S · 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
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

  • Trees and fences are in the primary surface.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Trees and buildings are in the transitional surfaces.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 01/19 has medium intensity runway lights activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Runway 01/19 has soft shoulders on both sides. Use the runway for back taxi to the north end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01Runway 01 has a fence at 64 feet from the threshold and 67 feet to the left, a fence at 60 feet to the right, and a ditch at minus 5 feet elevation located 125 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 55S

Answer card
ICAO
55S
Name
PACKWOOD
Location
PACKWOOD, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,057 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,057 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 2,357 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Packwood Airport sits in Packwood, Washington. The field elevation is 1,057 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 2,357 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,057 ft MSL. The runway has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. Published remarks also note soft shoulders on both sides of 01/19. Use the runway for back taxi to the north end. Runway 01 has a fence close to the threshold, with more fence and a ditch beyond it. Trees and fences are in the primary surface. Trees and buildings are in the transitional surfaces.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need fuel or services. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. This is a small field with terrain and obstacle details that matter. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go, especially if you plan a night arrival or a heavier airplane.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Packwood Airport (55S)?
55S has one runway, 01/19. It is 2,357 ft long and asphalt.
Is Packwood Airport towered?
No. Packwood Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
Does 55S have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 55S. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Packwood Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,057 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What are the runway lighting details at 55S?
Runway 01/19 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
Are there obstacle or runway-end issues on Runway 01 at Packwood?
Yes. Published remarks say Runway 01 has fences near the threshold area and a ditch beyond it. Trees and fences are also noted in the primary surface.
Which FBOs are on the field at Packwood Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
How do I get clearance delivery at Packwood?
The published remark says to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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