Airport information
- FAA LID
- 52WT
- Coordinates
- 46.0228, -118.5438
- Elevation
- 580 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2016/01
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 04:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunrise | 05:03 AM | 12:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 03:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 04:27Z |
Plan a flight from 52WT
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 1
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 1 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 1/19
700 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALW · Walla Walla | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r230° / 11.1 NM |
| PDT · Pendleton | VORTAC | 114.70 | r020° / 25.5 NM |
| PSC · Pasco | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r101° / 27.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 52WT. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS. LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE.
- 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 52WT 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 52WT
Galt's Gulch Airport (52WT) is an airport in Touchet, WA, at 580 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 52WT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 52WT have a control tower?
No. Galt's Gulch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 52WT?
Galt's Gulch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 52WT?
Galt's Gulch Airport is in Touchet, WA, at an elevation of 580 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.0228, -118.5438.
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