8W9

VFR

R & K SKYRANCH

ROCHESTER · WASHINGTON

Elev
149'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:35Z
VFR sectional · 8W9
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Before you fly into 8W9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
999'
MSL · field 149' + 850 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 8W9

8W9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCLS (CHEHALIS-CENTRALIA) · 10.4 NM away. Conditions at 8W9 may differ.

METAR · KCLS

Observed 21:35Z

KCLS 272135Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM FEW025 BKN035 OVC042 13/10 A3006 RMK AO2
Wind
160° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 10°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-229 ft
Ceiling
3,500 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
850 ft AGL · 999 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD C. ROLLINS
Address
267TH EAST, SPANAWAY WA 98387

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
160° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
8W9 · 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
  • Not 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

  • Trees and buildings are in the primary surface area.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go landings are permitted.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.Show FAA
  • The first 1,100 feet of runway 16 has shrubs and trees over 70 feet tall approximately 15 feet from the runway edges.Show FAA
  • Deer are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • A fence parallels both sides of the runway 50 feet from the centerline.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16The approach slope is 7 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 16.Show FAA
  • 34The approach slope is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 34.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8W9

Answer card
ICAO
8W9
Name
R & K SKYRANCH
Location
ROCHESTER, WASHINGTON
Elevation
149 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
999 ft MSL (850 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
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

R & K SKYRANCH sits near Rochester, Washington. Field elevation is 149 ft MSL. This is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is 850 ft AGL, which is 999 ft MSL.

The field has no listed runways in the facts provided, so verify the current Chart Supplement before planning a landing. Published remarks call out several operational issues. Trees and buildings are in the primary surface area. Deer are in the area. A fence runs along both sides of the runway about 50 feet from the centerline. The first 1,100 feet of runway 16 has shrubs and trees over 70 feet tall close to the runway edges. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 16 is 7 to 1. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 34 is 50 to 1. No touch-and-go landings are permitted.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723. If you are planning a first visit, treat this as a field that needs a careful preflight review of the current Chart Supplement and a close look at runway condition, obstacles and pattern work before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8W9?
Pattern altitude is 850 ft AGL. That is 999 ft MSL at this field.
Does R & K SKYRANCH have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 8W9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Is 8W9 towered or uncontrolled?
8W9 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
Are there runway obstructions at R & K SKYRANCH?
Yes. Published remarks mention trees and buildings in the primary surface area. They also note shrubs and trees over 70 feet tall near runway 16, plus a fence about 50 feet from the runway centerline on both sides.
Can I do touch-and-go landings at 8W9?
No. Published remarks say touch-and-go landings are not permitted. Plan full-stop operations only.
What should I know about runway 16 and runway 34 at 8W9?
Published remarks say the approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 16 is 7 to 1. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 34 is 50 to 1. Verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Who do I call for clearance delivery to R & K SKYRANCH?
For clearance delivery, the published remark says to contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 8W9?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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