Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3WA0
- Coordinates
- 46.8976, -122.6700
- Elevation
- 470 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 21E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/08
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunrise | 05:16 AM | 12:16Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 04:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:49 PM | 04:49Z |
Plan a flight from 3WA0
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 650 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLM · Olympia | VORTAC | 113.40 | r096° / 10.5 NM |
| TCM · Mcchord | VORTAC | 109.60 | r186° / 17 NM |
| SEA · Seattle | VORTAC | 116.80 | r186° / 35.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3WA0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- HILL ON S END.
- LIVESTOCK & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- USE RY 15 LANDING - 10 KNOT WIND OR LESS.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4794.
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 3WA0 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 3WA0
Taylor Airport (3WA0) is an airport in Rainier, WA, at 470 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3WA0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3WA0 have a control tower?
No. Taylor Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3WA0?
Taylor Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3WA0?
Taylor Airport is in Rainier, WA, at an elevation of 470 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.8976, -122.6700.
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