W16

MVFR

FIRST AIR FLD

MONROE · WASHINGTON

Elev
50'
Longest RWY
2,087'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:40Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W16
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,050'
MSL · field 50' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +2 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF W16

W16 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPAE (SEATTLE PAINE FLD INTL) · 11.7 NM away. Conditions at W16 may differ.

METAR · KPAE

Observed 19:40Z

KPAE 271940Z 17010G18KT 10SM BKN016 BKN023 OVC028 11/07 A3003 RMK AO2 T01110072
Wind
170° @ 10G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-554 ft
Ceiling
1,600 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROGER HABICH
Address
3616 COLBY AVE #144, EVERETT WA 98201

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • OCT-MAR · 0900-DARK
  • APR-SEP · 0900-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 10 kt
RWY 07
072°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 072° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,050 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored72° / 252°2,087 ftASPH07 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0750', pline, 1913' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 34
2588', trees, 1164' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 10

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
W16 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4722.Show FAA
  • Runway elevation is 25 feet. The end of runway 46 is 33 feet.Show FAA
  • Solar powered runway lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Grass and weeds are at 70 feet. Four-foot posts are at 100 feet.Show FAA
  • 25There is a 6-foot fence 50 feet from the end of runway and a road 90 feet from the end of runway. There is a 10-foot fence and 20-foot hedge 135 feet from the end of runway.Show FAA
  • 07Markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 25Markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 07Numbers are 200 feet east of displaced threshold. Numbers only, no centerline. The word Monroe is painted midfield on the runway.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 approach ratio is 28 to 1 from displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 25Aircraft are parked in the primary surface.Show FAA

Other notes

  • No objection provided. Runway 25 is displaced 500 feet.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA
  • 07/25The runway has unsealed cracks and joints. There is alligator cracking and vegetation growing through cracks and joints.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W16

Answer card
ICAO
W16
Name
FIRST AIR FLD
Location
MONROE, WASHINGTON
Elevation
50 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,050 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 2,087 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

First Air Fld is in Monroe, Washington. Field elevation is 50 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 2,087 ft long. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,050 ft MSL based on the field elevation in the facts. The runway is asphalt. The published remarks show unsealed cracks, joints and some vegetation through the surface. Markings are faded. Runway 25 is displaced 500 feet. The numbers for runway 07 are 200 feet east of the displaced threshold. Aircraft are parked in the primary surface, so taxi and parking awareness matters.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. Published remarks also note obstructions near both ends. Runway 07 has grass, weeds and posts near the approach. Runway 25 has fences and a road close to the departure end. Pilots should plan a careful look at the runway condition and the displaced threshold before committing. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4722.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W16?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,050 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does First Air Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W16. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.
Is W16 towered or uncontrolled?
W16 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at First Air Fld?
The only runway is 07/25. It is 2,087 ft long and asphalt.
What should I know about runway 25 at W16?
Runway 25 is displaced 500 feet. The published remarks also note fences and a road near the departure end. They also note a 28 to 1 approach ratio from the displaced threshold.
Are there any runway condition issues at First Air Fld?
Yes. The remarks say the runway has unsealed cracks and joints, alligator cracking and vegetation growing through the cracks. Markings are also faded.
Which FBOs are on the field at W16?
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 get clearance delivery for W16?
The published remarks say to contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4722 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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