M94

VFR

DESERT AIRE RGNL

MATTAWA · WASHINGTON

Elev
586'
Longest RWY
3,665'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M94
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,586'
MSL · field 586' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +7 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF M94

M94 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KYKM (YAKIMA AIR TRML/MCALLISTER FLD) · 26.7 NM away. Conditions at M94 may differ.

METAR · KYKM

Observed 00:53Z

KYKM 280053Z 33009KT 300V360 10SM BKN080 BKN095 BKN120 19/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01890011
Wind
330° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,244 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
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
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT TRANTINA
Address
GRANT COUNTY ARPT DISTRICT #1, 319 AIRPORT WAY, DESERT AIRE WA 99349

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 9 kt
RWY 28
277°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 277° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,586 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored97° / 277°3,665 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
106', bldg, 270' from thr, 72' R of cntrln, slope 11
28PAPI 2-box left(4°)

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

Chart Supplement
M94 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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 medical services helicopter parking area is on the southwest end of the airport.Show FAA
  • Pavement is rated for 18,000 pounds aircraft.Show FAA
  • Transient parking is located on the southeast and southwest ends of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Spokane Approach at 509-742-2525. When approach is closed contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Local weather advisory is available by clicking the CTAF three times.Show FAA
  • Long final and extended base approaches to runway 28 are not advised due to close proximity of low flying fast military jets.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go landings prior to 0800.Show FAA
  • Taxiways are marked with retro-reflective devices.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate rotating beacon by clicking the CTAF seven times.Show FAA
  • Activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 by clicking the CTAF five times.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M94

Answer card
ICAO
M94
Name
DESERT AIRE RGNL
Location
MATTAWA, WASHINGTON
Elevation
586 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,586 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,665 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Desert Aire Rgnl is in Mattawa, Washington. Field elevation is 586 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,665 ft asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Clearance delivery goes through Spokane Approach when available. If approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC. Runway lights on 10/28 are pilot controlled. The beacon also uses CTAF clicks. There is a local weather advisory on CTAF as well.

Plan for the runway environment before you arrive. Long final and extended base to runway 28 are not advised because of low flying fast military jets nearby. No touch-and-go landings are allowed before 0800. Pavement is rated for 18,000 pounds aircraft. Transient parking is on the southeast and southwest ends of the airport. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Desert Aire Rgnl (M94)?
M94 has one runway, 10/28. It is 3,665 ft long and asphalt surfaced.
Does M94 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for M94. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you file.
Is Desert Aire Rgnl towered?
No. M94 is not a towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at M94?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for M94. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about runway 28 at M94?
Long final and extended base to runway 28 are not advised because of low flying fast military jets nearby. Plan your approach accordingly and keep a sharp lookout.
Are there any operating restrictions at M94?
No touch-and-go landings are allowed before 0800. The published remarks also note pilot-controlled lighting and a local weather advisory on CTAF.
Which FBOs are on the field at M94?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
How do I activate the lights at M94?
The rotating beacon is activated by clicking CTAF seven times. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated by clicking CTAF five times.

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