Center Island Airport Private
78WA · CWS · Center Island, WA · 115 ft elevation · var 21E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78WA / CWS
- Coordinates
- 48.4900, -122.8316
- Elevation
- 115 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 21E
- 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/11
- Distance from city
- 0
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 | 09:17 PM | 04:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:59 PM | 04:59Z |
Plan a flight from 78WA
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,600 ft × 100 ft · TURF-GRVL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUW · Whidbey Island | TACAN | 113.80 | r299° / 10.6 NM |
| CVV · Penn Cove | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r325° / 15.3 NM |
| HUH · Whatcom | VORTAC | 113.00 | r180° / 29.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78WA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD WEST TFC PAT IS RETAINED.
- PPR FOR LANDING; TRNG OPNS PROHIBITED.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- CIA PRESIDENT MIKE R MILLER 206-391-2277.
- MAIL CORRESPONDENCES TO: C/O CENTER ISLAND ASSOC KIRKLAND ACCOUNTING 801 MARKET ST KIRKLAND WA 98033 425-822-0234
- OR 206-481-0326/206-743-1700 (WORK).
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 78WA 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 78WA
Center Island Airport (78WA · CWS) is an airport in Center Island, WA, at 115 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 78WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78WA have a control tower?
No. Center Island Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78WA?
Center Island Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78WA?
Center Island Airport is in Center Island, WA, at an elevation of 115 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.4900, -122.8316.
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