Wilkinson Ranch Airport Private
55WA · Yakima, WA · 1,670 ft elevation · var 19E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55WA
- Coordinates
- 46.5301, -120.7468
- Elevation
- 1,670 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Attendance
- ON CALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1996/12
- Distance from city
- 11 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 | 04:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunrise | 05:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunset | 09:00 PM | 04:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 04:39Z |
Plan a flight from 55WA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,050 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,050 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| YKM · Yakima | VORTAC | 116.00 | r238° / 12.7 NM |
| ELN · Ellensburg | VORTAC | 117.90 | r181° / 32 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55WA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- CELL # 509-961-8989
- EAST 2000 FT IS 30 FT WID ASPH AND 10 FT GRASS BOTH SIDES.
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 55WA 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 55WA
Wilkinson Ranch Airport (55WA) is an airport in Yakima, WA, at 1,670 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,050 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55WA have a control tower?
No. Wilkinson Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 55WA?
Wilkinson Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,050 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55WA?
Wilkinson Ranch Airport is in Yakima, WA, at an elevation of 1,670 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5301, -120.7468.
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