Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5WA1
- Coordinates
- 46.5214, -119.1772
- Elevation
- 700 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/11
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 04:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:04 AM | 12:04Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 03:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:33 PM | 04:33Z |
Plan a flight from 5WA1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,600 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC · Pasco | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r331° / 15.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5WA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM CROSSES RY AT IREG TIMES DURING GROWING SEASON.
- POWERLINE 2500 FT EAST OF RWY 25. HILLS AT 150 FT. ELEVATION.
- FOR CD CTC CHINOOK APCH AT 509-542-4209, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 5WA1 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 5WA1
Dorman Field (5WA1) is an airport in Mesa, WA, at 700 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5WA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5WA1 have a control tower?
No. Dorman Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5WA1?
Dorman Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5WA1?
Dorman Field is in Mesa, WA, at an elevation of 700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5214, -119.1772.
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