W36

MVFR

WILL ROGERS WILEY POST MEML

RENTON · WASHINGTON

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
VFR sectional · W36
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Before you fly into W36
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 W36

W36 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRNT (RENTON MUNI) · 0.5 NM away. Conditions at W36 may differ.

METAR · KRNT

Observed 16:53Z

KRNT 271653Z 18009G16KT 10SM OVC025 12/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01170056
Wind
180° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-484 ft
Ceiling
2,500 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
RNT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MANNY CRUZ
Address
243 WEST PERIMETER ROAD, UNIT A, UNIT A, RENTON WA 98057

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 9 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
W36 · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,BCHGR,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
No
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

  • During Renton tower hours of operation and visual meteorological conditions, Renton tower has control of the west channel over the water at and below 800 feet above ground level. If operating in the west channel above 800 feet above ground level or outside of Renton tower operating hours, contact Boeing tower on 118.3 prior to operating in the west channel.Show FAA
  • Extensive boating and personal watercraft activity occurs in the vicinity.Show FAA
  • Flocks of waterfowl are in the vicinity of the airport on Lake Washington. Be alert during landings and takeoffs.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when Renton Municipal tower is closed, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4722.Show FAA
  • Flight Notification Service (ADCUS) is available.Show FAA
  • Contact Renton tower when operating for traffic data. When the tower is not operating, announce intentions on 124.7.Show FAA
  • Water depths vary at docks and seaplane launch ramp. Use caution for localized shoaling.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W36

Answer card
ICAO
W36
Name
WILL ROGERS WILEY POST MEML
Location
RENTON, 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
2
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
180° at 9 kt
Favored runway now

Will Rogers Wiley Post Meml is in Renton, Washington, on Lake Washington. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before planning any arrival or departure. No ILS approaches are published. The airport is in Class C airspace. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations only if the current Chart Supplement does not show a different value.

There is no control tower on field. UNICOM is 122.8. CTAF is 124.7. When the tower is not operating, announce intentions on 124.7. For clearance delivery when Renton Municipal tower is closed, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4722. The published remarks also note heavy boating and personal watercraft activity in the area. Waterfowl are a factor on Lake Washington. Watch for them on takeoff and landing. Water depths vary at docks and the seaplane launch ramp. Localized shoaling is a real concern.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before arrival. The west channel has special operating limits during Renton tower hours. Boeing tower must be contacted on 118.3 for west channel operations above 800 feet AGL or outside Renton tower hours. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W36?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before you fly.
Is W36 towered?
No control tower is listed on field. Use UNICOM 122.8 or CTAF 124.7 for local traffic calls.
Does W36 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W36. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What airspace class is W36 in?
The facts list W36 as Class C. Verify the current sectional or Chart Supplement if you need the latest airspace depiction.
Which frequencies should I use at W36?
UNICOM is 122.8. CTAF is 124.7. When the tower is not operating, announce intentions on 124.7.
Are there any on-field FBOs at W36?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should I watch for when flying into W36?
Expect heavy boating and personal watercraft traffic on Lake Washington. Waterfowl are also a factor, so keep a sharp scan on takeoff and landing.
Is there special west channel coordination at W36?
Yes. During Renton tower hours in VMC, Renton tower controls the west channel over the water at and below 800 feet AGL. Above 800 feet AGL or outside Renton tower hours, contact Boeing tower on 118.3 before operating there.

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