KOLM

MVFR

OLYMPIA RGNL

OLYMPIA · WASHINGTON

Elev
207.8'
Longest RWY
5,500'17/35
Tower
08:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:54Z
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Before you fly into KOLM
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
08:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,207.8'
MSL · field 207.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +9 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KOLM

Current METAR

Observed 20:54Z

KOLM 272054Z 19009KT 10SM BKN024 OVC031 12/08 A3005 RMK AO2 RAB18E27 SLP176 P0000 60000 T01220078 51005
Wind
190° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-264 ft
Ceiling
2,400 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
OLM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS PAOLINI
Address
7643 OLD HWY 99 SE, OLYMPIA WA 98501

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 9 kt
RWY 17
176°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,208 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored176° / 356°5,500 ftASPH35 R
08/2689° / 269°4,157 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)
0858', trees, 1360' from thr, 325' R of cntrln, slope 20
26107', tree, 950' from thr, 207' R of cntrln, slope 7

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 17
LS · CAT I
OLM
111.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 17
KOLM · 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,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Emergency frequency 121.5 is not monitored at the tower.Show FAA
  • Airport field conditions are unmonitored from 1700 local time to 0700 local time.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the air traffic control tower is closed, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.Show FAA
  • Taxiway lights are on taxiways W, A, L, and B.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the air traffic control tower is closed, activate high intensity runway lights on runway 17/35, the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 17, runway end identifier lights on runway 35, taxiway lights, and directional signage by using the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 17 and 35 operate continuously.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOLM

Answer card
ICAO
KOLM
Name
OLYMPIA RGNL
Location
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
Elevation
207.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,207.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
190° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Olympia Rgnl sits in Olympia, Washington. Field elevation is 207.8 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 5,500 ft. The tower is open 0800-2000. One ILS approach is published for runway 17. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

On the field, Safety In Motion Flight Center carries 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. Glacier Jet Center carries 100LL and JET A PRIST. If you are planning a stop, that gives you two confirmed fuel options on the field.

A few operational points matter here. When the tower is closed, runway and taxiway lighting can be activated through the CTAF. The remarks also say the airport field conditions are unmonitored from 1700 local to 0700 local. Emergency frequency 121.5 is not monitored at the tower. For clearance delivery after tower hours, contact Seattle Approach. The field is in the Olympia area with a towered environment during the day. Plan for normal radio work. Plan for runway awareness. Check current weather before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KOLM?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 5,500 ft asphalt. That is the runway to look at first if you need the extra length.
What ILS approach is available at Olympia Rgnl?
KOLM has 1 ILS approach. It is for runway 17. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
What are the tower hours at KOLM?
The control tower is open from 0800 to 2000. Outside those hours, use CTAF and follow the published lighting procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at KOLM?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Which FBOs are on the field at Olympia Rgnl?
Safety In Motion Flight Center and Glacier Jet Center are on the field. Safety In Motion carries 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. Glacier Jet Center carries 100LL and JET A PRIST.
How do you activate runway lights at KOLM after tower hours?
When the tower is closed, activate the runway and taxiway lights through the common traffic advisory frequency. The remarks say runway 17/35 lights, the approach lights for 17, REIL on 35, taxiway lights and directional signage can be turned on that way.
Is KOLM a good night arrival field?
The published remarks say field conditions are unmonitored from 1700 local to 0700 local. The PAPI on runways 17 and 35 operates continuously. Verify current conditions and lighting before a night arrival.
What should I know about clearance delivery after tower hours at KOLM?
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before departure.

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