Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4WA4
- Coordinates
- 48.5415, -122.8870
- Elevation
- 30 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1975/05
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
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 | 04:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunset | 09:17 PM | 04:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:00 PM | 05:00Z |
Plan a flight from 4WA4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,850 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUW · Whidbey Island | TACAN | 113.80 | r300° / 14.3 NM |
| CVV · Penn Cove | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r321° / 19 NM |
| HUH · Whatcom | VORTAC | 113.00 | r187° / 27.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4WA4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DEER MAY BE ON RWY.
- 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 4WA4 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 4WA4
Windsock Airport (4WA4) is an airport in Lopez, WA, at 30 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4WA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4WA4 have a control tower?
No. Windsock Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4WA4?
Windsock Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4WA4?
Windsock Airport is in Lopez, WA, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5415, -122.8870.
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