Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68WA
- Coordinates
- 46.3937, -120.2220
- Elevation
- 850 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
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 04:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunrise | 05:08 AM | 12:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 03:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 04:36Z |
Plan a flight from 68WA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
2,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1,100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 210° mag · 229° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,000 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.7 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| YKM · Yakima | VORTAC | 116.00 | r118° / 14.1 NM |
| ELN · Ellensburg | VORTAC | 117.90 | r145° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68WA. 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 68WA 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 68WA
Mc Mahon Field (68WA) is an airport in Zillah, WA, at 850 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 68WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 68WA have a control tower?
No. Mc Mahon Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 68WA?
Mc Mahon Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68WA?
Mc Mahon Field is in Zillah, WA, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.3937, -120.2220.
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