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· METAR08:52Z
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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 18
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KMWH

Current METAR

Observed 08:52Z

KMWH 120852Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01670056 55000
Wind
210° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,664 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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210° · 8 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,189 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14L/32R144° / 324°13,503 ftCONC32R R
04/2236° / 216°10,000 ftCONC22 R
09/2790° / 270°3,500 ftCONC27 R
18/36Favored180° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMWH GRANT COUNTY INTL in MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, showing runways 14L/32R, 04/22, 09/27, 18/36, 14R/32L drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT APR & OCT.
  • HVY JET TRNG SFC-5000 FT WI 25 MI; PSBL WAKE TURB FM RWY 09/27 & 14L/32R OPS.
  • TWY G UNLGTD.
  • HVY MIL JET NGT TRNG 1900-0300. WHEN ATCT CLSD ANNC LNDG INTNS - CTAF.
  • TWY F NOT VIS FM ATCT.
  • ALL RAPID RFL MIL HEL ACFT CTC MILLION AIR C509-762-2222 OR ON FREQ 131.625 FOR SVC ONE HR PRIOR TO LNDG. PROCD TO TRML RAMP. RAPID RFL IS AVBL DAYLT DLY.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32R; REIL RWY 4; PAPI RWY 14L - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 565/R/A/W/T
  • 09/27PCR VALUE: 510/R/A/W/T
  • 14L/32RPCR VALUE: 650/F/A/X/T
  • 14R/32LPCR VALUE: 580/R/A/W/T
  • 18/36PCR VALUE: 120/R/A/W/T
  • 09/27CLSD EXC MIL OPS; C-17 ASSAULT STRIP. NOT VIS FM ATCT.
  • 18/36ACR TWY MOV AREA ONLY.
  • 09/27MIL LNDG ZONE LGTS ONLY.

Other notes

  • PPR FOR ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS 2200-0600 - 509-762-5363. ARFF DEP INDEX D H24.
  • OVR 12500 LB.
  • 14L/32RRWY 14L CONC TDZ FST 3240 FT; RWY 32R CONC TDZ FST 1490 FT.
  • 14L/32RRWY 32R FST 10000 FT GRVD 150 FT WIDE.

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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
210° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

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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