KAWO

VFR

ARLINGTON MUNI

ARLINGTON · WASHINGTON

Elev
141.8'
Longest RWY
5,332'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
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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 29
H/W +11 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KAWO

Current METAR

Observed 23:56Z

KAWO 112356Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02110078 10211 20172 56008 $
Wind
290° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
648 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 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

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290° · 11 kt
RWY 29
290°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 290° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34162° / 342°5,332 ftASPH16 R
11/29Favored110° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KAWO ARLINGTON MUNI in ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, showing runways 16/34, 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • GLIDER OPERATIONS AT ARPT DAILY.
  • ULTRALIGHT AND POWERED PARACHUTE OPS DAILY WEST OF RWY 16/34
  • WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT. ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER FOR AIRPORT: 360-403-3470
  • WINTER WEATHER OPERATIONS AND REPORTING MONDAY-FRIDAY 1600-0000Z.
  • FOR ADDNL DETAILS & RULES ON LOCAL PROCS CALL 360-403-3470.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4722.
  • GLIDER TURF PARALLEL EAST OF RWY 16/34, FULL LENGTH DIMENSIONS 3450 FT X 145 FT.
  • RWY 11/29 TURF LCTD BTN D2 AND D3 DIMENSIONS 1400 FT X 100 FT.

Lighting notes

  • REIL RWY 11 & 29 OPR SS-SR; PAPI RWY 11, 16, 29 & 34 OPR CONSLY. ACTVT MALS RWY 34; REILS RWY 16; RWY 16/34 EDGE LIGHTS; TWY LGTS CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100L FUEL AVBL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC.
  • APHONE 360-435-5700 FOR AFTER HRS SVC.

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34RWY 34 CALM WIND RWY.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • TPA FOR ULTRALGTS 542 (400), HELICOPTERS 642 (500).
  • PILOTS PROVIDE OWN ROPES.

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
290° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

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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