Airport information
- FAA LID
- 74WA
- Coordinates
- 46.7332, -119.7112
- Elevation
- 750 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
- Activated
- 1978/05
- Distance from city
- 9 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 | 04:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunrise | 05:05 AM | 12:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 03:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 04:36Z |
Plan a flight from 74WA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft × 50 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| YKM · Yakima | VORTAC | 116.00 | r051° / 31.8 NM |
| MWH · Moses Lake | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r192° / 32.9 NM |
| ELN · Ellensburg | VORTAC | 117.90 | r098° / 35.3 NM |
| PSC · Pasco | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r299° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 74WA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- (E137-1) PLINE ON EAST END OF STRIP.
- 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 74WA 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 74WA
Mattawa Air Strip (74WA) is an airport in Mattawa, WA, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 74WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 74WA have a control tower?
No. Mattawa Air Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 74WA?
Mattawa Air Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 74WA?
Mattawa Air Strip is in Mattawa, WA, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7332, -119.7112.
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