Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5WA0
- Coordinates
- 48.5964, -119.1004
- Elevation
- 2,640 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1996/03
- Distance from city
- 15 SE
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 | 09:02 PM | 04:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:45 PM | 04:45Z |
Plan a flight from 5WA0
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,650 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,650 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 5WA0.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5WA0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RY 12/30 HAS MOLE HILLS & MAY BE SOFT EARLY SPRING.
- 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 5WA0 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 5WA0
Sourdough Airport (5WA0) is an airport in Tonasket, WA, at 2,640 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5WA0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5WA0 have a control tower?
No. Sourdough Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5WA0?
Sourdough Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5WA0?
Sourdough Airport is in Tonasket, WA, at an elevation of 2,640 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5964, -119.1004.
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