5W1

VFR

WILSON CREEK

WILSON CREEK · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,430'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:52Z
VFR sectional · 5W1
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Before you fly into 5W1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,430'
MSL · field 1,430' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5W1

5W1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMWH (GRANT COUNTY INTL) · 15.2 NM away. Conditions at 5W1 may differ.

METAR · KMWH

Observed 03:52Z

KMWH 280352Z 35004KT 10SM FEW110 13/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01330011
Wind
350° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,570 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 E
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MAYOR ROBERT HERRON
Address
BOX 162, 254 RAILROAD STREET, WILSON CREEK WA 98860

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
350° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5W1 · 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
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 Grant County Approach at 509-762-2842. When Approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • There is a fence on the south side of the runway, mid field, 70 feet from the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA
  • OWNERTown hall hours are from 12:00 to 1500 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 5W1

Answer card
ICAO
5W1
Name
WILSON CREEK
Location
WILSON CREEK, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,430 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,430 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Wilson Creek Airport sits in Wilson Creek, Washington. Field elevation is 1,430 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so verify the current field layout and usable surface before planning a landing. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if that matches current local practice and the current Chart Supplement. The field sits in central Washington. That means density altitude and wind planning deserve attention, especially in warm weather. The published remarks also call out a fence on the south side of the runway area near midfield, about 70 ft from the runway. Pilots should also bring their own ropes.

For clearance delivery, contact Grant County Approach at 509-762-2842. When Approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel, parking, or local handling details. The town hall hours in the remarks may be useful if you need to reach the owner or local airport contact during the week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Wilson Creek (5W1)?
The field elevation is 1,430 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and for setting a pattern altitude if you are using local guidance.
Does Wilson Creek Airport have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Verify the current field condition and usable landing area with the airport operator before you go.
Is there an ILS at 5W1 Wilson Creek?
No ILS approaches are published for this airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Wilson Creek?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local guidance to confirm the correct traffic pattern altitude before flying in.
What frequency do I use at Wilson Creek?
CTAF is 122.9. Use it for local traffic calls since the airport is not towered.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Wilson Creek?
For clearance delivery, contact Grant County Approach at 509-762-2842. When Approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 5W1?
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 a first-time pilot know before landing at Wilson Creek?
Watch for the fence on the south side of the runway area near midfield. It is reported about 70 ft from the runway. The remarks also say pilots must bring their own ropes, so plan ground handling accordingly.

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