S94

VFR

PORT OF WHITMAN BUSINESS AIR CENTER

COLFAX · WASHINGTON

Elev
2,181'
Longest RWY
3,209'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S94
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,010'
MSL · field 2,181' + 829 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF S94

S94 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPUW (PULLMAN/MOSCOW RGNL) · 14.3 NM away. Conditions at S94 may differ.

METAR · KPUW

Observed 04:53Z

KPUW 280453Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM SCT100 OVC120 08/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP156 T00830022
Wind
100° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,790 ft
Ceiling
12,000 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
Pattern altitude
829 ft AGL · 3,010 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DARRELL FENDER
Address
PO BOX 143, COLFAX WA 99111

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • JAN-DEC · 0800L-1600L

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 10 kt
RWY 08
072°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 072° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,010 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored72° / 252°3,209 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
083,209'3,209'3,209'2,718'13', road, 316' from thr, 131' R of cntrln, slope 50
263,209'3,209'3,209'2,890'115', hill, 4000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 37

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
S94 · 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
Other services
AGRI

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.

General notes

  • Runway 08/26 farm machinery may be operating in fields on both sides of the runway and off both runway ends.Show FAA
  • Call ahead for courtesy car available. Call 509-954-6881.Show FAA
  • Deer in vicinity of runway.Show FAA
  • Dense agricultural operations occur February through October.Show FAA
  • There is a 30-foot building 250 feet south aerodrome runway 26.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Watch for birds in vicinity of creek south of airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Approach ratio 37 to 1 from displaced threshold runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08Approach ratio 50 to 1 from displaced threshold runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26Hills near runway 26.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 · S94

Answer card
ICAO
S94
Name
PORT OF WHITMAN BUSINESS AIR CENTER
Location
COLFAX, WASHINGTON
Elevation
2,181 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,010 ft MSL (829 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,209 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Port of Whitman Business Air Center is in Colfax, Washington. The field elevation is 2,181 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 3,209 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is 829 ft AGL, which puts it at 3,010 ft MSL. That matters here because the airport sits high enough to make density altitude a real planning item in warmer months. The runway environment also deserves a close look. FAA remarks call out hills near runway 26. They also note a 30-foot building south of the runway, deer in the area, birds near the creek south of the airport and farm machinery operating in the fields on both sides of the runway and off both ends. Medium intensity runway lights on 08/26 are activated by CTAF.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Call the airport operator directly before arrival for current services. FAA remarks also note courtesy car availability by phone at 509-954-6881. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. If you are planning a night arrival or a longer cross-country, verify current airport remarks in the Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at S94?
The pattern altitude is 829 ft AGL. That is 3,010 ft MSL.
Does Port of Whitman Business Air Center have a tower?
No. S94 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.
Is there an ILS at S94?
No ILS approaches are published for S94. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What runway does S94 use and how long is it?
S94 has one runway, 08/26. It is 3,209 ft long and paved with asphalt.
What should I watch for on final to runway 26 at S94?
FAA remarks call out hills near runway 26. There is also a 30-foot building 250 ft south of the runway near the 26 end. Keep a close eye on the approach path.
Are there any operational hazards at S94?
Yes. FAA remarks mention deer in the area, birds near the creek south of the airport and farm machinery in the fields on both sides of the runway and off both ends from February through October.
How do the runway lights work at S94?
Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 08/26. They are activated by CTAF, which is 122.8.
Are there any FBOs on the field at S94?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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