W20

VFR

MOSES LAKE MUNI

MOSES LAKE · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,203'
Longest RWY
2,513'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W20
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,203'
MSL · field 1,203' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF W20

W20 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMWH (GRANT COUNTY INTL) · 5.2 NM away. Conditions at W20 may differ.

METAR · KMWH

Observed 03:52Z

KMWH 280352Z 35004KT 10SM FEW110 13/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01330011
Wind
350° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,289 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 NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CITY MANAGER
Address
CITY HALL, P.O. BOX 1579, MOSES LAKE WA 98837

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
350° · 4 kt
RWY 34
341°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 341° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,203 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°2,513 ftASPH34 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)83', tree, 1648' from thr, 119' R of cntrln, slope 17
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)22', bldg, 405' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9

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
W20 · 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
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Grant County Approach at 509-762-2842. When Approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16There is a 15-foot obstruction from the threshold consisting of a 4-foot fence and a road 25 feet from the threshold. There is an 80-foot obstruction from the threshold consisting of a 4-foot fence. There is a 45-foot tree 125 feet right and 153 feet from the threshold. There is a 23-foot tree 83 feet right and 176 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 34There is a 5-foot embankment, road, canal, and a 4-foot fence 30 feet from the runway end and 200 feet left and right.Show FAA
  • 34The approach clearance slope is 49 to 1 to a 16-foot building located 773 feet from the displaced threshold and 173 feet right.Show FAA
  • 16The approach clearance slope is 13 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W20

Answer card
ICAO
W20
Name
MOSES LAKE MUNI
Location
MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,203 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,203 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,513 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

MOSES LAKE MUNI is in Moses Lake, Washington. The field elevation is 1,203 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 2,513 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 2,203 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The runway is asphalt. Magnetic variation is 19°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability. Published remarks call out several obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 16 has fences, a road and trees close in. Runway 34 has an embankment, road, canal, fence and a building near the approach path. The remarks also note bird hazard. Pilots should plan for a short field with limited margin. The airport has been established since before 15 May 1959. Pilots must bring their own ropes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at W20 and is it short-field friendly?
W20 has one runway, 16/34, at 2,513 ft. The published remarks show obstructions near both ends. Treat it as a short-field airport and verify your performance before you go.
Is there a tower at Moses Lake Muni?
No tower is listed for W20. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic and monitor UNICOM 123.0 as well.
What is the pattern altitude at W20?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 2,203 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does W20 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W20. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What runway heading should I expect at Moses Lake Muni?
Runway 16/34 is published with magnetic headings of 180.429025639178° and 0.429025639178349°. The runway numbers are the operational reference you will use on the field.
Which FBOs are on the field at W20?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Are there any obstructions or terrain issues at W20?
Yes. Runway 16 has fences, a road and trees close to the threshold. Runway 34 has an embankment, road, canal, fence and a building near the approach path. Review the current Chart Supplement before flying in.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at W20?
The published remark says to contact Grant County Approach at 509-762-2842 for clearance delivery. When Approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

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