KKLS

VFR

SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON RGNL

KELSO · WASHINGTON

Elev
20.1'
Longest RWY
4,391'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KKLS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,020.1'
MSL · field 20.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KKLS

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KKLS 272056Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM OVC040 13/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01330067 50001
Wind
180° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-413 ft
Ceiling
4,000 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
KLS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG STOMMEL
Address
PO BOX 818, KELSO WA 98626

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 7 kt
RWY 12
123°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 123° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,020 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored123° / 303°4,391 ftASPH12 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 4-box right(4°)45', trees, 1300' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 24
30PAPI 4-box left(4°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
KKLS · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • No field condition NOTAMs are available Monday through Friday from 1700 to 0800.Show FAA
  • Numerous flocks of birds on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 12 and 30. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 12/30. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-service credit card fuel facility for 100LL. After hours Jet-A service call-out available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Runway 12/30 medium intensity runway lights have nonstandard spacing.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30+3 feet hill from 40 feet to 200 feet; 105 degrees left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Flight notification service (ADCUS) available.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own tiedowns.Show FAA
  • Midfield wind indicator, on top of structure, indefinite flying.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport office address, not for mailing: 2215 B Parrott Way, Kelso, Washington 98626.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KKLS

Answer card
ICAO
KKLS
Name
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON RGNL
Location
KELSO, WASHINGTON
Elevation
20.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,020.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,391 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Southwest Washington Rgnl is in Kelso, Washington. Field elevation is 20.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 12/30, which is 4,391 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Cascade Air is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet-A and Jet-A Prist. It also has 24-hour self-serve credit card fuel for 100LL. After-hours Jet-A service is available by call-out. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity lights with nonstandard spacing. REILs and PAPI are installed on both ends. The published remarks also note a +3 ft hill near the departure end of runway 30. The obstruction area extends from about 40 ft to 200 ft and is offset 105 degrees left. Expect bird activity in and around the airport. Pilots should also bring their own tiedowns. For clearance delivery issues, the Chart Supplement says Seattle ARTCC can be contacted if flight service cannot be reached.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KKLS and what runway is available?
KKLS has one runway, 12/30. It is 4,391 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is there a tower at Southwest Washington Rgnl?
No. KKLS is an untowered field. Use CTAF 122.725 for self-announce traffic.
What is the pattern altitude at KKLS?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KKLS have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KKLS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach setup before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KKLS?
Cascade Air is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet-A and Jet-A Prist.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KKLS?
Yes. The remarks say there is a 24-hour self-serve credit card fuel facility for 100LL.
What runway lighting is available at KKLS?
Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights with nonstandard spacing. REILs and PAPI are installed on both runway ends.
Are there any runway or airport cautions at KKLS?
Yes. The remarks call out a +3 ft hill near runway 30 with the obstruction area offset to the left. They also note numerous birds on and near the airport.

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