Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3WA4
- Coordinates
- 46.7165, -118.6180
- Elevation
- 1,349 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
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
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 | 04:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:01 AM | 12:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 03:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 04:31Z |
Plan a flight from 3WA4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC · Pasco | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r017° / 34.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3WA4. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD 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 3WA4 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 3WA4
Watson Airport (3WA4) is an airport in Kahlotus, WA, at 1,349 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3WA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3WA4 have a control tower?
No. Watson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3WA4?
Watson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3WA4?
Watson Airport is in Kahlotus, WA, at an elevation of 1,349 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7165, -118.6180.
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