Wilding Farm Airport Private
6WA5 · Shaw Island, WA · 60 ft elevation · var 20E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6WA5
- Coordinates
- 48.5754, -122.9436
- Elevation
- 60 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 20E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1996/07
- Distance from city
- 5 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | 04:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:00 PM | 05:00Z |
Plan a flight from 6WA5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft × 30 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 60 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUW · Whidbey Island | TACAN | 113.80 | r299° / 17.3 NM |
| CVV · Penn Cove | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r317° / 21.7 NM |
| HUH · Whatcom | VORTAC | 113.00 | r193° / 26.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6WA5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- TARA WILDING PO BOX 159 SHAW ISLAND WA 98286 (360-468-3545).
- LAND SOUTH; TAKEOFF NORTH.
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 6WA5 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 6WA5
Wilding Farm Airport (6WA5) is an airport in Shaw Island, WA, at 60 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 6WA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6WA5 have a control tower?
No. Wilding Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6WA5?
Wilding Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6WA5?
Wilding Farm Airport is in Shaw Island, WA, at an elevation of 60 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5754, -122.9436.
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