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Grant County International Airport

MWH · KMWH · Moses Lake, WA · 1,189 ft elevation · var 18E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMWH / MWH
Coordinates
47.2077, -119.3200
Elevation
1,189 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
18E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.05 · ☎ 509-762-5082
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MWH
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
IV A
Landing fee
Yes
Distance from city
5 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:21 AM11:21Z
Sunrise05:01 AM12:01Z
Sunset08:57 PM03:57Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:37 PM04:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:37 PM → 04:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:57 PM → 04:01 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 32R; REIL RWY 4; PAPI RWY 14L - CTAF.; HVY MIL JET NGT TRNG 1900-0300. WHEN ATCT CLSD ANNC LNDG INTNS - CTAF. on 118.25 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22: VASI · 14L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04TPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04 · 036°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.25

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 04/22

10,000 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 100k, Dual tandem 175k, Double dual tandem 475k.

04
Heading
036° mag · 54° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
LAHSO
4,700 ft (hold short of 14L/32R)
End lights
REIL
22
Heading
216° mag · 234° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
LAHSO
4,650 ft (hold short of 14L/32R)
End lights
REIL

Runway 09/27

3,500 ft × 90 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Nstd. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 150k, Dual tandem 270k, Double dual tandem 475k.

09
Heading
090° mag · 108° true
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,500 / 3,500 / 3,500 / 3,500 ft
27
Heading
270° mag · 288° true
Traffic pattern
Right
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,500 / 3,500 / 3,500 / 3,500 ft

Runway 14L/32R

13,503 ft × 200 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 85k, Double wheel 155k, Dual tandem 320k, Double dual tandem 600k.

14L
Heading
144° mag · 162° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Bldg, 25 ft, 1,081 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
13,503 / 13,503 / 13,503 / 13,503 ft
LAHSO
7,550 ft (hold short of 04/22)
End lights
REIL
32R
Heading
324° mag · 342° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (MWH) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
13,503 / 13,503 / 13,492 / 13,492 ft
LAHSO
5,050 ft (hold short of 04/22)

Runway 14R/32L

2,936 ft × 75 ft · Concrete (Good)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 200k, Dual tandem 400k, Double dual tandem 400k.

14R
Heading
144° mag · 162° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Gnd, 9 ft, 620 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline — 46:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
2,936 / 2,936 / 2,936 / 2,936 ft
32L
Heading
324° mag · 342° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
2,936 / 2,936 / 2,936 / 2,936 ft

Runway 18/36

3,327 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 170k, Dual tandem 300k, Double dual tandem 400k.

18
Heading
180° mag · 198° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Right
36
Heading
000° mag · 18° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
MARLIN RCAG126.1APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY SEATTLE ARTCC (ZSE) ON FREQS 126.1/291.6 (MARLIN RCAG) WHEN GRANT COUNTY APCH CTL (MHW) CLSD.
MARLIN RCAG291.6APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY SEATTLE ARTCC (ZSE) ON FREQS 126.1/291.6 (MARLIN RCAG) WHEN GRANT COUNTY APCH CTL (MHW) CLSD.
CTAF118.25ACTVT MALSR RWY 32R; REIL RWY 4; PAPI RWY 14L - CTAF.; HVY MIL JET NGT TRNG 1900-0300. WHEN ATCT CLSD ANNC LNDG INTNS - CTAF.
LCL/P118.25
ATIS119.05
EMERG121.5
GND/P121.9
UNICOM122.95
APCH/P DEP/P IC126.4
LCL/P128.0
APCH/S DEP/S134.35
EMERG243.0
LCL/P257.8
APCH/S DEP/S370.9
APCH/P DEP/P IC379.95
MWH ASOS119.05
MOSES LAKE RCO122.4
MWH VOR/DME115.0/97X

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RunwayILS
RWY 32RILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (MWH) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MWH · Moses LakeVOR-DME115.00r194° / 0.2 NM
EPH · EphrataVORTAC112.60r136° / 11.1 NM
EAT · WenatcheeVOR-DME111.00r088° / 38.1 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗
Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches15

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Cargo, Instruction

Ownership & management

Owner
PORT OF MOSES LAKE
7810 ANDREWS STREET NE, MOSES LAKE, WA
509-762-5363
Manager
RICH MUELLER
7810 ANDREWS STREET NE, MOSES LAKE, WA
509-762-5363

Remarks FAA

  • PPR FOR ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS 2200-0600 - 509-762-5363. ARFF DEP INDEX D H24.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT APR & OCT.
  • HVY JET TRNG SFC-5000 FT WI 25 MI; PSBL WAKE TURB FM RWY 09/27 & 14L/32R OPS.
  • TWY G UNLGTD.
  • HVY MIL JET NGT TRNG 1900-0300. WHEN ATCT CLSD ANNC LNDG INTNS - CTAF.
  • TWY F NOT VIS FM ATCT.
  • ALL RAPID RFL MIL HEL ACFT CTC MILLION AIR C509-762-2222 OR ON FREQ 131.625 FOR SVC ONE HR PRIOR TO LNDG. PROCD TO TRML RAMP. RAPID RFL IS AVBL DAYLT DLY.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32R; REIL RWY 4; PAPI RWY 14L - CTAF.
  • OVR 12500 LB.
  • PCR VALUE: 565/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 510/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 650/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 580/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 120/R/A/W/T
  • CLSD EXC MIL OPS; C-17 ASSAULT STRIP. NOT VIS FM ATCT.
  • ACR TWY MOV AREA ONLY.
  • MIL LNDG ZONE LGTS ONLY.
  • RWY 14L CONC TDZ FST 3240 FT; RWY 32R CONC TDZ FST 1490 FT.
  • RWY 32R FST 10000 FT GRVD 150 FT WIDE.

Nearby airports

WT18 · Meise FieldPrivate (4 NM)W20 · Moses Lake Municipal Airport (5 NM)KEPH · Ephrata Municipal Airport (10 NM)5W1 · Wilson Creek Airport (15 NM)2S4 · Warden Airport (18 NM)04WN · Stillwater Creek AirportPrivate (20 NM)

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About KMWH

Grant County International Airport (MWH · KMWH) is an airport in Moses Lake, WA, at 1,189 ft MSL. It has 5 runways, the longest 13,503 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMWH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMWH have a control tower?

Yes. Grant County International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMWH?

Grant County International Airport has 5 runways; the longest is 13,503 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMWH?

Grant County International Airport is in Moses Lake, WA, at an elevation of 1,189 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.2077, -119.3200.

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