W49

VFR

ROSARIO

ROSARIO · WASHINGTON

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
VFR sectional · W49
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Before you fly into W49
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 W49

W49 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KORS (ORCAS ISLAND) · 4.1 NM away. Conditions at W49 may differ.

METAR · KORS

Observed 01:15Z

KORS 280115Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM FEW028 OVC043 14/08 A3002 RMK AO2
Wind
180° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-244 ft
Ceiling
4,300 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 S
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TERRY JONES
Address
ROSARIO VILLAGE, 1400 ROSARIO ROAD, 1400 ROSARIO ROAD, EASTSOUND WA 98245

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
W49 · 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
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310.Show FAA
  • Transient dock available.Show FAA
  • Contact the harbormaster for overnight seaplane moorage at 360-472-4866. Select option 4 for marina office.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERSelect number 4 for marina offices.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · W49

Answer card
ICAO
W49
Name
ROSARIO
Location
ROSARIO, 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
180° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Rosario (W49) sits in Rosario, Washington at 0 ft MSL. This is a seaplane and marina-style field with no runways listed in the facts, so plan your arrival around water operations rather than a paved strip. CTAF is 128.25. No tower is listed. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches current local guidance. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks also note a transient dock, which is useful for quick turns. For clearance delivery, contact Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310. For overnight seaplane moorage, call the harbormaster at 360-472-4866 and select option 4 for the marina office. The marina offices can also be reached by selecting number 4.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel, parking, or handling details, call the airport operator or the field directly before departure. The field’s location in the San Juan Islands means water and weather planning matter as much as the airport details. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W49 Rosario?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL only if current local guidance supports it. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight.
Does W49 Rosario have any runways?
No runways are listed in the facts for W49. Plan this as a water operation and confirm current arrival details before you go.
Is there an ILS at W49 Rosario?
No ILS approaches are published for W49. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the CTAF at W49 Rosario?
CTAF is 128.25. Use that for local traffic calls unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is W49 Rosario towered?
No tower is listed for W49. Use CTAF 128.25 and verify current procedures with the airport operator if you need more detail.
Who handles clearance delivery for W49 Rosario?
The published remark says to contact Whidbey Approach at 360-257-3310 for clearance delivery. Confirm that number before flight if you expect to need it.
Is overnight seaplane moorage available at W49 Rosario?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact the harbormaster at 360-472-4866 and select option 4 for marina office details. The remarks also mention a transient dock.
Are there any on-field FBOs at W49 Rosario?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current availability.

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