Airport information
- FAA LID
- 33WA
- Coordinates
- 47.0499, -118.8510
- Elevation
- 1,478 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1968/03
- Distance from city
- 10 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:20 AM | 11:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:00 AM | 12:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 03:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 04:34Z |
Plan a flight from 33WA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,500 ft × 30 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MWH · Moses Lake | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r099° / 21.3 NM |
| EPH · Ephrata | VORTAC | 112.60 | r109° / 30.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 33WA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- PVT USE AT OWN RISK.
- FOR CD CTC GRANT COUNTY APCH AT 509-762-2842, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 33WA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 33WA
Franz Ranch Airport (33WA) is an airport in Warden, WA, at 1,478 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 33WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 33WA have a control tower?
No. Franz Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 33WA?
Franz Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 33WA?
Franz Ranch Airport is in Warden, WA, at an elevation of 1,478 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.0499, -118.8510.
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