KPSC

VFR

TRI-CITIES

PASCO · WASHINGTON

Elev
410.3'
Longest RWY
7,707'03L/21R
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
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Before you fly into KPSC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,410.3'
MSL · field 410.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21R
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KPSC

Current METAR

Observed 04:53Z

KPSC 120453Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02170006 $
Wind
210° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,324 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
PSC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DONALD "BUCK" TAFT
Address
3601 N 20TH AVE, PASCO WA 99301

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-2000

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 4 kt
RWY 21R
210°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21R · 210° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,410 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03L/21RFavored30° / 210°7,707 ftASPH21R R
12/30120° / 300°7,704 ftASPHStandard L
03R/21L30° / 210°4,423 ftASPH03R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03L7,707'7,707'7,707'7,707'PAPI 4-box left(3°)61', tree, 2550' from thr, 750' R of cntrln, slope 38
21R7,707'7,707'7,707'7,110'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR49', pole, 1900' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 34
127,704'7,704'7,704'7,704'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
307,704'7,704'7,704'7,704'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF30', tree, 1312' from thr, 177' R of cntrln, slope 37
03R4,423'4,423'4,423'4,423'
21L4,423'4,423'4,423'4,423'79', tower, 2445' from thr, 77' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 KPSC TRI-CITIES in PASCO, WASHINGTON, showing runways 03L/21R, 12/30, 03R/21L drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 21R
LD · CAT I
PSC
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 21R
KPSC · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • BIRD HAZARD; SEE SPECIAL NOTICE FOR WASHINGTON IN AIM PART 3A.
  • TPA 1500' TURBINE PWRD ACFT; ALL OTRS 1000'.
  • WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT SPRING & FALL.
  • TWY G, G1 & E2 LTD TO USE BY ACFT UP TO 100000 LBS AND LESS THAN 20 FT MAIN GEAR WID.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 21R; MALSF RWY 30; REIL RWY 03L & 12; HIRL RWY 03L/21R; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03L & 21R, 12 & 30 ON CONSLY. INCR/DECR INTST ALL RWY LGTS - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAFT HRS FUEL CALL (509) 547-6271 WITH CALL-OUT FEE.

Runway surface & condition

  • 03L/21RPCR VALUE: 384/F/B/X/U
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 466/F/B/X/T
  • 03R/21LRWY 03R/21L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. NOT AVBL AS MOVEMENT AREA.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21R81 FT TWR 3036 FT & 900 FT LEFT; 37:1 SLOPE TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • ESTAB PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
  • PPR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 509-547-6352.
  • 03R/21LRY 03R/21L SFC CRACKING.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KPSC

Answer card
ICAO
KPSC
Name
TRI-CITIES
Location
PASCO, WASHINGTON
Elevation
410.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,410.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
3
Longest runway
03L/21R · 7,707 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21R

Tri-Cities Airport is in Pasco, Washington. The field elevation is 410.3 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is runway 03L/21R at 7,707 ft. The tower is open from 0600 to 2200. When the tower is closed, lighting is activated on the common traffic advisory frequency. Runway 21R has an ILS. Pattern altitude is 1,500 ft MSL for turbine aircraft. All others use 1,000 ft MSL.

Bergstrom Aircraft is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. After-hours fuel is available by calling the FBO. A call-out fee applies. The airport sits in the Tri-Cities area. Expect a busy mix of local traffic, IFR arrivals and turbine operations. The published remarks also call out bird activity in spring and fall. That matters here. Plan for wildlife awareness on taxi, takeoff and approach. Runway 21R also has a tower obstruction noted near the threshold, so brief the displaced threshold and the approach path before arrival. Taxiways G, G1 and E2 have weight and gear-width limits. Larger aircraft should check those limits before taxiing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPSC for piston aircraft?
Use 1,000 ft MSL for all non-turbine aircraft. Turbine aircraft use 1,500 ft MSL.
What runway has the ILS at Tri-Cities Airport?
Runway 21R has the published ILS approach. If you are planning a night or IMC arrival, confirm the current approach setup with ATC and the current Chart Supplement.
What are the tower hours at KPSC?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, use the published lighting procedures on CTAF.
Which FBO is on the field at KPSC?
Bergstrom Aircraft is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is after-hours fuel available at Tri-Cities Airport?
Yes. After-hours fuel is available by calling Bergstrom Aircraft at 509-547-6271. A call-out fee applies.
What is the longest runway at KPSC?
Runway 03L/21R is the longest at 7,707 ft. Runway 12/30 is close behind at 7,704 ft.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions pilots should know about?
Runway 03R/21L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 seats. Taxiways G, G1 and E2 are limited to aircraft up to 100,000 lb and less than 20 ft main gear width.
Are there bird hazards at KPSC?
Yes. The published remarks call out waterfowl on and near the airport in spring and fall. Plan the arrival and departure with that in mind.

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