Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51WT
- Coordinates
- 48.0087, -118.3624
- Elevation
- 1,895 ft MSL
- 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
- 2009/08
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
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 | 04:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 04:54 AM | 11:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 03:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:38 PM | 04:38Z |
Plan a flight from 51WT
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,850 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKA · Fairchild | TACAN | 111.40 | r291° / 37 NM |
| GEG · Spokane | VORTAC | 115.50 | r291° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51WT. VFR sectional link above.
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 51WT 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 51WT
Whiterik Field (51WT) is an airport in Fruitland, WA, at 1,895 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51WT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51WT have a control tower?
No. Whiterik Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51WT?
Whiterik Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51WT?
Whiterik Field is in Fruitland, WA, at an elevation of 1,895 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.0087, -118.3624.
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