8WC

VFR

WASHINGTON COUNTY

POTOSI · MISSOURI

Elev
959.3'
Longest RWY
4,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8WC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,959.3'
MSL · field 959.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 8WC

8WC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFAM (FARMINGTON RGNL) · 17.6 NM away. Conditions at 8WC may differ.

METAR · KFAM

Observed 03:56Z

KFAM 280356Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP074 T01780172 $
Wind
270° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,773 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANNY WILSON
Address
12225 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 8, MINERAL POINT MO 63660

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 3 kt
RWY 20
199°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 199° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,959 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored19° / 199°4,000 ftASPH02 R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02
8WC · IAP
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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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
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
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

  • Twenty-four-hour sunset service for 100LL and Jet-A fuel is located at the south apron.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Use right traffic for runway 02. Do not overfly the prison area.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Pavement is rated for aircraft under 12,500 pounds.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8WC

Answer card
ICAO
8WC
Name
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Location
POTOSI, MISSOURI
Elevation
959.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,959.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Washington County Airport (8WC) sits in Potosi, Missouri. The field elevation is 959.3 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,000 ft asphalt, so that is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. For runway 02, use right traffic. Do not overfly the prison area. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Medium intensity runway lights for 02/20 are activated by CTAF.

Washington County Airport is on the field and carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet-A. The published remarks say 24-hour sunset service for both fuels is on the south apron. Clearance delivery is handled through Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. The pavement is rated for aircraft under 12,500 pounds. For a first-time stop, plan for an uncontrolled airport with local traffic on 123.0. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Washington County Airport (8WC)?
The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,000 ft long and asphalt.
Is Washington County Airport towered?
No. Washington County Airport is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the pattern altitude at 8WC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 8WC have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Washington County Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list.
Which FBO is on the field at Washington County Airport?
Washington County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet-A. Call (573) 438-3582 for current service details.
Is there self-serve fuel at 8WC?
The published remarks say 24-hour sunset service for 100LL and Jet-A is located at the south apron. Call the airport operator or the FBO directly for current fuel access details.
What runway lighting does Washington County Airport have?
Runway 02/20 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
Are there any local cautions for flying into 8WC?
Yes. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Use right traffic for runway 02. Do not overfly the prison area.

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