74S

VFR

ANACORTES

ANACORTES · WASHINGTON

Elev
246.1'
Longest RWY
3,018'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 74S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,246.1'
MSL · field 246.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 74S

74S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBVS (SKAGIT RGNL) · 9.7 NM away. Conditions at 74S may differ.

METAR · KBVS

Observed 23:55Z

KBVS 272355Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM BKN043 15/09 A3002 RMK A01
Wind
210° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
181 ft
Ceiling
4,300 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN DUMAS
Address
100 COMMERCIAL AVENUE, ANACORTES WA 98221

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
210° · 10 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,246 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°3,018 ftASPH18 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box right(3°)22', tree, 767' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)20', trees, 1158' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 46

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
74S · 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
100A
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CHTR

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
Yes

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

  • There is a military arrival corridor north and west of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go landings are permitted.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 is the preferred calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager at 360-293-3134.Show FAA
  • Deer and coyote are near movement areas.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights and runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 18/36 by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Automated UNICOM frequency is 122.9. Aircraft deicing is also available at 617-262-3825.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own tiedowns.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 74S

Answer card
ICAO
74S
Name
ANACORTES
Location
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON
Elevation
246.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,246.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,018 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Anacortes Airport is in Anacortes, Washington. The field elevation is 246.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,018 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 128.25.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field, that works out to about 1,246 ft MSL based on the listed elevation.

Anacortes Airport has one on-field FBO, Anacortes Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (360) 293-3134 before arrival if you need current service details. Published remarks say noise abatement procedures are in effect. They also note a military arrival corridor north and west of the airport. No touch-and-go landings are permitted. Runway 36 is the preferred calm wind runway. Medium intensity runway lights and runway end identifier lights on 18/36 are activated by CTAF. Deer and coyote are near the movement areas, so keep a sharp scan on taxi and rollout. Pilots must bring their own tiedowns.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Anacortes Airport (74S)?
74S has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,018 ft long and asphalt.
Does 74S have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 74S. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Anacortes Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Anacortes Airport towered?
No. 74S is non-towered, so use CTAF 128.25 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
Which runway is preferred in calm wind at 74S?
Runway 36 is the preferred calm wind runway. That is the published remark for this field.
What FBO is on the field at Anacortes Airport?
Anacortes Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (360) 293-3134 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement or touch-and-go restrictions at 74S?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. No touch-and-go landings are permitted. Contact the airport manager at 360-293-3134 if you need clarification before arrival.
What should I watch for when arriving into Anacortes Airport?
Published remarks call out a military arrival corridor north and west of the airport. Deer and coyote are near the movement areas, so plan for wildlife on taxi and rollout.

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