Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97WA
- Coordinates
- 46.5853, -119.1537
- Elevation
- 722 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/07
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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 | 04:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:03 AM | 12:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 03:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:33 PM | 04:33Z |
Plan a flight from 97WA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,200 ft × 50 ft · ASPH-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway H1/H1
50 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,200 ft | |
| H1/H1 | 50 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC · Pasco | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r335° / 19.4 NM |
| MWH · Moses Lake | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r152° / 38.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97WA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARPT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LAND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- HEL AND SPRAY PLANES WORKING DURING THE SEASON, OPEN TO THE PUB, LND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- FOR CD CTC CHINOOK APCH AT 509-542-4209, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- RWY 04/22 1400 FT ASPH ON NE END; REMAINING 800 FT TURF.
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 97WA 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 97WA
Basin City Airfield (97WA) is an airport in Mesa, WA, at 722 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 97WA have a control tower?
No. Basin City Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 97WA?
Basin City Airfield has 2 runways; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97WA?
Basin City Airfield is in Mesa, WA, at an elevation of 722 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5853, -119.1537.
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