8W5 APEX AIRPARK | Silverdale, WA

Before you fly into 8W5

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,525'

MSL · field 525' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 35

H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 8W5

8W5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPWT (BREMERTON NTL) · 10.1 NM away. Conditions at 8W5 may differ.

METAR · KPWT

Observed 01:56Z

KPWT 120156Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02060072 PNO $

Wind: 070° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 30.10 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,148 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

8W5 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPWT (BREMERTON NTL) · 10.1 NM away. Conditions at 8W5 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KPWT 112320Z 1200/1224 02007KT P6SM FEW250 FM120400 06004KT P6SM FEW130 FM120900 00000KT P6SM FEW030 FM121700 06005KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 04:00Z

Wind: 020° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NW
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: PAUL SCHNEIDER
Phone: 816-810-3327
Address: PO BOX 1659, APEX PROPERTY OWNERS, PRESIDENT, SILVERDALE WA 98383

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA: SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 1000-1900

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

070° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 35

347°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	167° / 347°	2,491 ft	ASPH	35 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	65', trees, 844' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	68', trees, 1035' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 8W5 APEX AIRPARK in SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

8W5 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

8W5 · CHART_SUPP

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
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.80

S36·Crest Airpark·31.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.02

KBFI·Skyservice·19 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.80atS36Crest Airpark31.9 nm
Jet A$7.02atKBFISkyservice19 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

TWY EAST SIDE RWY.
NO LN OF SIGHT BTN RWY ENDS. TAX TO MID-FIELD RUN-UP AREA RQRD PRIOR TO TKOF TO CLR FOR OPDT.
TREES, ACFT AND BDLGS IN TRANSITION SFCS.
CHILDREN AND PETS ETC. INVOF ARPT.
BE ALERT ON TWY.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4722.
ALL TFC PATS EAST OF FLD.
CALM WIND RWY IS RWY 35.
USE CTN FOR ACFT OPRG ON GRASS WEST OF RWY.
INT TKOF PROHIBITED.
TSNT PRKG BYD NORTH END RWY 35.
USE MID-FIELD RUN-UP PAD FOR ALL RUN-UPS.
CLIMB TO 1000 FT PRIOR TO TURNING FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.

Approach & departure obstructions

17+3 FT FENCE, 26 FT RIGHT AT 60 FT; +60 FT TREES, 65 FT RIGHT AT 150 FT; 15 FT BRUSH, 67 FT LEFT AT 75 FT; BLDG AT 55 FT, 80 FT LEFT; 17 FT BLDG AT 77 FT, 72 FT RIGHT.
35+4 FT SIGN 66 FT RIGHT AT 45 FT, +10 FT TO +70 FT BRUSH AND TREES 85-125 FT LEFT FM THR TO 200 FT. BRUSH AND TREES 105 FT RIGHT AT 174 FT FM THR.
17ARPT NAME & SEGEMENTED CIRCLE PAINTED ON RWY AT MIDFIELD.

Other notes

MANAGERH2OAV8R@GMAIL.COM
OWNERALT MGR BILL ROARK AT 206-390-4131.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8W5

Answer card

ICAO: 8W5
Name: APEX AIRPARK
Location: SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON
Elevation: 525 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,525 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 2,491 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 21°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 070° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 35

APEX AIRPARK is in Silverdale, Washington. Field elevation is 525 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 2,491 ft long and paved asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

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 Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a busy local operating environment. The remarks call out no line of sight between runway ends. Plan on taxiing to the midfield run-up area before takeoff. The midfield run-up pad is also the place to use for run-ups. Trees, buildings and other aircraft are noted in the transition surfaces. There are also obstructions near both runway ends. Use extra caution on the taxiway. The runway has the airport name and segmented circle painted at midfield. The taxiway is on the east side of the runway. Grass operations west of the runway are also mentioned in the remarks. Keep a sharp scan for traffic and people on the field.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. If you need current services, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM before arrival. For clearance delivery, Seattle Approach is listed in the remarks at 206-214-4722.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at APEX AIRPARK (8W5)?

8W5 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 2,491 ft long and paved asphalt.

Is there a tower at APEX AIRPARK?

No. 8W5 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and taxi calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 8W5?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does APEX AIRPARK have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 8W5. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What should I know about taxi and run-up at 8W5?

The remarks say there is no line of sight between runway ends. Taxi to the midfield run-up area before takeoff. Use the midfield run-up pad for all run-ups.

Are there obstructions near the runway at APEX AIRPARK?

Yes. The remarks list fences, trees, brush and buildings near both runway ends. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival. Keep a close eye on the departure path.

Which FBOs are on the field at 8W5?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at APEX AIRPARK?

The remarks list Seattle Approach for clearance delivery at 206-214-4722. Verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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