W33

VFR

FRIDAY HARBOR

FRIDAY HARBOR · WASHINGTON

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
VFR sectional · W33
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Before you fly into W33
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF W33

W33 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFHR (FRIDAY HARBOR) · 1.1 NM away. Conditions at W33 may differ.

METAR · KFHR

Observed 01:53Z

KFHR 280153Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN036 OVC046 13/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01280072
Wind
190° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-389 ft
Ceiling
3,600 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
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE OTIS
Address
PO BOX 889, FRIDAY HARBOR WA 98250

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
W33 · 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
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Available
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 Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310.Show FAA
  • Flight notification service (ADCUS) available.Show FAA
  • All takeoffs should be performed north of Browns Island.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03WInclinometer check not performed on all runways.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • General aviation overnight fee applies.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W33

Answer card
ICAO
W33
Name
FRIDAY HARBOR
Location
FRIDAY HARBOR, WASHINGTON
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Friday Harbor Airport (W33) sits in Friday Harbor, Washington. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan a landing. The field is not towered. CTAF is 128.25. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There is no on-field FBO listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability. Published remarks say clearance delivery is handled through Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310. They also note a general aviation overnight fee. Takeoffs should be made north of Browns Island. The remarks also mention that inclinometer checks are not performed on all runways. That is a good reminder to verify the current field setup before you go.

This is a sea-level field with island operations, so plan for local traffic flow and water nearby. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. If you need current runway, lighting, or approach details, verify them with the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at W33 Friday Harbor?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That makes density and performance planning different from a high-elevation field, but you should still check the current conditions before departure.
Is there a tower at Friday Harbor Airport?
No. W33 is not towered. Use CTAF 128.25 and standard non-towered procedures unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What is the pattern altitude at W33?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does W33 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W33. If you need precision guidance, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBOs are on the field at Friday Harbor?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should I know about takeoff at Friday Harbor?
Published remarks say takeoffs should be performed north of Browns Island. That is the key operational note in the Chart Supplement, so brief it before you taxi.
Who handles clearance delivery for W33?
Clearance delivery is handled by Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310. Use that number for current clearance delivery coordination before departure.
Is there an overnight fee at Friday Harbor?
Yes. The published remarks say a general aviation overnight fee applies. Verify the current details with the airport operator before you arrive.

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W33 Friday Harbor Airport