R49

VFR

FERRY COUNTY

REPUBLIC · WASHINGTON

Elev
2,522'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
VFR sectional · R49
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Before you fly into R49
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,322'
MSL · field 2,522' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF R49

R49 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOMK (OMAK) · 37.5 NM away. Conditions at R49 may differ.

METAR · KOMK

Observed 04:53Z

KOMK 110453Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP044 T02440067
Wind
190° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,492 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
6 NM NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 3,322 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
R49 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
No

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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · R49

Answer card
ICAO
R49
Name
FERRY COUNTY
Location
REPUBLIC, WASHINGTON
Elevation
2,522 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,322 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Ferry County Airport sits in Republic, Washington. The field elevation is 2,522 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,498 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 3,322 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The runway environment deserves a close look before you go in. Published remarks note faded runway markings on both ends. Runway 35 has a slope with obstructions close to the edge. Trees are also reported near runway 17/35 on unlighted mountainous terrain. Wildlife is in the vicinity of the runway. Night landings are suggested on runway 35. PAPI is available on runway 35. Medium intensity runway lights serve runways 17 and 35. They are controlled on 122.8. Pilot-controlled lighting northeast of runway 17 is lighted from dusk to dawn.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check current services with the airport operator before you go. For clearance delivery, Seattle ARTCC is listed in the remarks. This is a mountain airport with a relatively short runway at elevation, so plan performance carefully and verify current runway and lighting details before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at R49?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 3,322 ft MSL at Ferry County Airport.
Does Ferry County Airport have a control tower?
No. R49 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard self-announce position calls.
Is there an ILS at R49?
No ILS approaches are published for Ferry County Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file.
What is the longest runway at R49?
R49 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 3,498 ft of asphalt.
Which runway is suggested for night landings at R49?
Published remarks suggest night landings on runway 35. The field also has PAPI on 35 and medium intensity runway lights on both runways.
What runway lighting is available at Ferry County Airport?
Medium intensity runway lights are published for runways 17 and 35. They are controlled on 122.8. Pilot-controlled lighting northeast of runway 17 is also lighted from dusk to dawn.
Are there any runway hazards at R49?
Yes. Published remarks mention faded runway markings on both ends. Runway 35 has a slope with obstructions near the runway edge. Trees are also noted near runway 17/35 on unlighted mountainous terrain.
Are there any FBOs on the field at R49?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.

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