Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8WA7
- Coordinates
- 47.1152, -117.5740
- Elevation
- 1,973 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
- 1976/07
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 04:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunrise | 04:55 AM | 11:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 03:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 04:30Z |
Plan a flight from 8WA7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,000 ft × 80 ft · TURF-GRVL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEG · Spokane | VORTAC | 115.50 | r154° / 27.1 NM |
| SKA · Fairchild | TACAN | 111.40 | r154° / 30 NM |
| PUW · Pullman | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r312° / 30.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8WA7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- 15FT WIDE GRVL STRIP DOWN CNTR OF 80FT TURF AREA.
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 8WA7 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 8WA7
Gossard Field (8WA7) is an airport in St John, WA, at 1,973 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 8WA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8WA7 have a control tower?
No. Gossard Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8WA7?
Gossard Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8WA7?
Gossard Field is in St John, WA, at an elevation of 1,973 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.1152, -117.5740.
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