KAWO

VFR

ARLINGTON MUNI

ARLINGTON · WASHINGTON

Elev
141.8'
Longest RWY
5,332'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAWO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,199.8'
MSL · field 141.8' + 1,058 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KAWO

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KAWO 272056Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM FEW030 OVC038 13/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01330078 50000
Wind
170° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-213 ft
Ceiling
3,800 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
1,058 ft AGL · 1,200 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
AWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARTY WRAY
Address
18204 59TH AVE NE, STE A, ARLINGTON WA 98223

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 9 kt
RWY 16
162°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 162° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored162° / 342°5,332 ftASPH16 R
11/29110° / 290°3,498 ftASPH11 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)92', tree, 2287' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 22
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALS
11PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)
29PAPI 2-box left(4°)176', tree, 3967' from thr, 465' R of cntrln, slope 21

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

ILS · 1

RWY 34
LC
AWO
111.5
LOC RWY 34
KAWO · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV,TOW

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 glider turf runway parallel east of runway 16/34 with full length dimensions of 3450 feet by 145 feet.Show FAA
  • Winter weather operations and reporting occur Monday through Friday from 1600 to 0000 Zulu.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the air traffic control tower is closed, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4722.Show FAA
  • For additional details and rules on local procedures call 360-403-3470.Show FAA
  • Glider operations occur at the airport daily.Show FAA
  • Ultralight and powered parachute operations occur daily west of runway 16/34.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport. An alternate phone number for the airport is 360-403-3470.Show FAA
  • Runway 11/29 turf is located between taxiways D2 and D3 with dimensions of 1400 feet by 100 feet.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights on runways 11 and 29 operate from sunset to sunrise. Precision approach path indicators on runways 11, 16, 29, and 34 operate continuously. Medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is activated on runway 34. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 16. Runway 16/34 edge lights and taxiway lights are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service.Show FAA
  • APhone 360-435-5700 for after hours service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Runway 34 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for ultralights is 542 feet mean sea level (400 feet above ground level). Traffic pattern altitude for helicopters is 642 feet mean sea level (500 feet above ground level).Show FAA
  • Pilots provide their own ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAWO

Answer card
ICAO
KAWO
Name
ARLINGTON MUNI
Location
ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
Elevation
141.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,199.8 ft MSL (1,058 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,332 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Arlington Muni is in Arlington, Washington. The field elevation is 141.8 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 5,332 ft. This is a non-towered airport, so pilots use CTAF and follow local procedures. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

The airport has one ILS approach to runway 34. Pattern altitude is 1,199.8 ft MSL, which is 1,058 ft AGL. Arlington Flight Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport also has daily glider operations. There is a glider turf runway parallel east of runway 16/34. Ultralight and powered parachute traffic also operates daily west of runway 16/34. Expect a busy mix of traffic.

Runway 34 is the calm wind runway. Runway end identifier lights on 11 and 29 run from sunset to sunrise. PAPI is available on 11, 16, 29 and 34. MALSR is on runway 34. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. If you need local procedure details, call the airport at 360-403-3470 or contact Arlington Flight Services at (360) 435-5700.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAWO?
Pattern altitude is 1,199.8 ft MSL. That is 1,058 ft AGL.
Does Arlington Muni have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It is for runway 34.
Is KAWO towered?
No. Arlington Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for local procedures before arrival.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KAWO?
Runway 34 is the calm wind runway.
What is the longest runway at Arlington Muni?
The longest runway is 16/34. It is 5,332 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KAWO?
Arlington Flight Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there glider or ultralight operations at Arlington Muni?
Yes. Glider operations occur daily. Ultralight and powered parachute operations also occur daily west of runway 16/34.
What should I know about lighting at KAWO for a night arrival?
Runway end identifier lights on 11 and 29 operate from sunset to sunrise. PAPI is available on 11, 16, 29 and 34. Runway 34 also has MALSR.

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