W37

MVFR

AMERICAN LAKE

LAKEWOOD · WASHINGTON

Elev
235'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:53Z
VFR sectional · W37
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Before you fly into W37
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
935'
MSL · field 235' + 700 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF W37

W37 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTIW (TACOMA NARROWS) · 7.6 NM away. Conditions at W37 may differ.

METAR · KTIW

Observed 19:53Z

KTIW 271953Z 20011KT 10SM BKN026 OVC032 12/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01170072
Wind
200° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-205 ft
Ceiling
2,600 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
700 ft AGL · 935 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT WILLIAMS
Address
6000 MAIN ST. SW, LAKEWOOD WA 98498

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
200° · 11 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
W37 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Seaplane dock is available during park hours, 7:00 AM to sunset.Show FAA
  • Day use only is recommended.Show FAA
  • Swimmers and boaters are in the area.Show FAA
  • The airport underlies McChord Air Force Base Class D airspace.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager at 253-589-2489, extension 7741.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W37

Answer card
ICAO
W37
Name
AMERICAN LAKE
Location
LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON
Elevation
235 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
935 ft MSL (700 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
200° at 11 kt
Favored runway now

American Lake (W37) is in Lakewood, Washington. The field elevation is 235 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing. The pattern altitude is 700 ft AGL, which is 935 ft MSL. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport underlies McChord Air Force Base Class D airspace, so pay close attention to the current chart and any clearance requirements before you go. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 253-589-2489, extension 7741, for the current guidance before arrival.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Seaplane dock access is available during park hours from 7:00 AM to sunset. Day use only is recommended. Swimmers and boaters are in the area, so expect mixed traffic and plan your arrival with that in mind. This is a good field to brief carefully before departure, especially since the runway information is not published in the facts and the airspace environment is active.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W37?
The pattern altitude is 700 ft AGL. That is 935 ft MSL.
Does American Lake (W37) have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing.
Is W37 in controlled airspace?
Yes. The airport underlies McChord Air Force Base Class D airspace. Verify the current sectional or TAC before flight.
Does W37 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W37. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information.
What is the CTAF at American Lake?
CTAF is 122.9.
Are there any on-field FBOs at W37?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should I know about noise abatement at W37?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 253-589-2489, extension 7741, for the current guidance before you fly in.
Can I use the seaplane dock at American Lake?
The seaplane dock is available during park hours from 7:00 AM to sunset. Day use only is recommended. Swimmers and boaters are in the area.

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