KMWH

VFR

GRANT COUNTY INTL

MOSES LAKE · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,188.6'
Longest RWY
13,503'14L/32R
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:52Z
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Before you fly into KMWH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,188.6'
MSL · field 1,188.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KMWH

Current METAR

Observed 04:52Z

KMWH 280452Z 29005KT 10SM FEW120 13/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01330022
Wind
290° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,246 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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MWH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICH MUELLER
Address
7810 ANDREWS STREET NE, MOSES LAKE WA 98837-3204

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 5 kt
RWY 27
270°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 270° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,189 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14L/32R144° / 324°13,503 ftCONC32R R
04/2236° / 216°10,000 ftCONC22 R
09/27Favored90° / 270°3,500 ftCONC27 R
18/36180° / 0°3,327 ftASPH18 R
14R/32L144° / 324°2,936 ftCONC14R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14L13,503'13,503'13,503'13,503'PAPI 4-box left(3°)25', bldg, 1081' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 35
32R13,503'13,503'13,492'13,492'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
0410,000'10,000'10,000'10,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
2210,000'10,000'10,000'10,000'VASI 4-box left(3°)
093,500'3,500'3,500'3,500'
273,500'3,500'3,500'3,500'
14R2,936'2,936'2,936'2,936'9', gnd, 620' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 46
32L2,936'2,936'2,936'2,936'

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 32R
LS · CAT I
MWH
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 32R
KMWH · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • All rapid refuel military helicopter aircraft must contact Million Air at 509-762-2222 or on frequency 131.625 for service one hour prior to landing. Proceed to the terminal ramp. Rapid refuel is available daylight daily.Show FAA
  • Taxiway G is unlighted.Show FAA
  • Heavy jet training occurs from the surface to 5,000 feet within 25 miles. Possible wake turbulence from runway 09/27 and 14L/32R operations.Show FAA
  • Birds are in the vicinity of the airport in April and October.Show FAA
  • Heavy military jet night training occurs from 1900 to 0300. When the tower is closed, announce landing intentions on the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Taxiway F is not visible from the tower.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 32R. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 4. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 14L and operate on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27The pavement classification number value for runway 09/27 is 510 rigid aircraft all weather taxi.Show FAA
  • 14R/32LThe pavement classification number value for runway 14R/32L is 580 rigid aircraft all weather taxi.Show FAA
  • 04/22The pavement classification number value for runway 04/22 is 565 rigid aircraft all weather taxi.Show FAA
  • 18/36The pavement classification number value for runway 18/36 is 120 rigid aircraft all weather taxi.Show FAA
  • 14L/32RThe pavement classification number value for runway 14L/32R is 650 flexible aircraft taxi.Show FAA
  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed except for military operations; it is a C-17 assault strip and is not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is an aircraft taxiway movement area only.Show FAA
  • 09/27Military landing zone lights are available only on runway 09/27.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required for aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats from 2200 to 0600. Contact 509-762-5363. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting departure index D is available 24 hours.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • 14L/32RRunway 14L has a concrete touchdown zone fast surface treatment for 3,240 feet. Runway 32R has a concrete touchdown zone fast surface treatment for 1,490 feet.Show FAA
  • 14L/32RRunway 32R has a fast surface treatment for 10,000 feet and is grooved 150 feet wide.Show FAA

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Key facts · KMWH

Answer card
ICAO
KMWH
Name
GRANT COUNTY INTL
Location
MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,188.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,188.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
5
Longest runway
14L/32R · 13,503 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
13
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Grant County Intl sits in Moses Lake, Washington. Field elevation is 1,188.6 ft MSL. The airport has five runways. The longest is 14L/32R at 13,503 ft. The tower is open 0600-2200. There is 1 ILS approach. It is on runway 32R.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Million Air Moses Lake is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call 509-762-2222 for service details.

This is a busy training and jet airport. Heavy jet training occurs within 25 miles from the surface to 5,000 ft. Expect wake turbulence near runway 09/27 and 14L/32R operations. Runway 32R has MALSR. Runway 14L has PAPI. Taxiway F is not visible from the tower. Taxiway G is unlighted. Prior permission is required for aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats from 2200 to 0600. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMWH?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway is the ILS at Grant County Intl?
The facts list 1 ILS approach on runway 32R. Runway 32R also has MALSR.
What are the tower hours at KMWH?
The tower is open 0600-2200.
Which FBO is on the field at KMWH?
Million Air Moses Lake is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What is the longest runway at Grant County Intl?
The longest runway is 14L/32R at 13,503 ft. That is the runway to plan around for heavier aircraft and longer performance margins.
Is there a curfew or night restriction at KMWH?
Prior permission is required for aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats from 2200 to 0600. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
What should I watch for on the ground at KMWH?
Taxiway F is not visible from the tower. Taxiway G is unlighted. Plan your taxi carefully and verify routing with ground.
Are there wake turbulence concerns at Grant County Intl?
Yes. Heavy jet training occurs from the surface to 5,000 ft within 25 miles. The published remarks also call out possible wake turbulence from runway 09/27 and 14L/32R operations.

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