Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KPSC / PSC
- Coordinates
- 46.2647, -119.1190
- Elevation
- 410 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 125.65 · ☎ 509-547-7379
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- NOTAM facility
- PSC
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-2000
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Activated
- 1937/11
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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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 | 05:04 AM | 12:04Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 03:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 04:31Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 21R; MALSF RWY 30; REIL RWY 03L & 12; HIRL RWY 03L/21R; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03L & 21R, 12 & 30 ON CONSLY. INCR/DECR INTST ALL RWY LGTS - CTAF. on 135.3 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 03L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 21R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 12: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSF.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03L · 030°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 135.3
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03L at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03L/21R
7,707 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 030° mag · 45° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 61 ft, 2,550 ft from threshold, 750 ft R of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,707 / 7,707 / 7,707 / 7,707 ft
- End lights
- REIL
- Heading
- 210° mag · 225° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (PSC) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 49 ft, 1,900 ft from threshold, 450 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,707 / 7,707 / 7,707 / 7,110 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 597 ft
Runway 03R/21L
4,423 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 030° mag · 45° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 4,423 / 4,423 / 4,423 / 4,423 ft
- Heading
- 210° mag · 225° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 79 ft, 2,445 ft from threshold, 77 ft L of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 4,423 / 4,423 / 4,423 / 4,423 ft
Runway 12/30
7,704 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 120° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,704 / 7,704 / 7,704 / 7,704 ft
- End lights
- REIL
- Heading
- 300° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSF
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 30 ft, 1,312 ft from threshold, 177 ft L of centerline — 37:1 slope to clear
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 7,704 / 7,704 / 7,704 / 7,704 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 7,707 ft | |
| 03R/21L | 4,423 ft | |
| 12/30 | 7,704 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JUMP-OFF-JOE RCO | 122.4 | COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY SEATTLE RADIO ON FREQ 122.4 (JUMP-OFF-JOE RCO). |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 128.75 | |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 133.15 | |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 377.2 | |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 379.15 | |
| CD/P | 120.0 | |
| GND/P | 121.8 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | |
| ATIS | 125.65 | |
| CTAF | 135.3 | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 21R; MALSF RWY 30; REIL RWY 03L & 12; HIRL RWY 03L/21R; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03L & 21R, 12 & 30 ON CONSLY. INCR/DECR INTST ALL RWY LGTS - CTAF. |
| LCL/P | 135.3 | |
| LCL/P | 285.55 | |
| PSC VOR/DME | 113.75/84Y | |
| YAKIMA RCAG | 132.6 | APCH/DEP CTL SVC PROVDD BY SEATTLE ARTCC (ZSE) ON 132.6/269.35 (YAKIMA RCAG), WHEN GEG APCH CLSD. |
| YAKIMA RCAG | 269.35 | APCH/DEP CTL SVC PROVDD BY SEATTLE ARTCC (ZSE) ON 132.6/269.35 (YAKIMA RCAG), WHEN GEG APCH CLSD. |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 21R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (PSC) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC · Pasco | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r289° / 0.2 NM |
| PDT · Pendleton | VORTAC | 114.70 | r328° / 34.8 NM |
| ALW · Walla Walla | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r268° / 36 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Departures
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTAB PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
- PPR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 509-547-6352.
- BIRD HAZARD; SEE SPECIAL NOTICE FOR WASHINGTON IN AIM PART 3A.
- TPA 1500' TURBINE PWRD ACFT; ALL OTRS 1000'.
- WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT SPRING & FALL.
- TWY G, G1 & E2 LTD TO USE BY ACFT UP TO 100000 LBS AND LESS THAN 20 FT MAIN GEAR WID.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 21R; MALSF RWY 30; REIL RWY 03L & 12; HIRL RWY 03L/21R; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03L & 21R, 12 & 30 ON CONSLY. INCR/DECR INTST ALL RWY LGTS - CTAF.
- AFT HRS FUEL CALL (509) 547-6271 WITH CALL-OUT FEE.
- PCR VALUE: 384/F/B/X/U
- PCR VALUE: 466/F/B/X/T
- RWY 03R/21L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. NOT AVBL AS MOVEMENT AREA.
- 81 FT TWR 3036 FT & 900 FT LEFT; 37:1 SLOPE TO DTHR.
- RY 03R/21L SFC CRACKING.
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About KPSC
Tri Cities Airport (PSC · KPSC) is an airport in Pasco, WA, at 410 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 7,707 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPSC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KPSC have a control tower?
Yes. Tri Cities Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KPSC?
Tri Cities Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,707 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KPSC?
Tri Cities Airport is in Pasco, WA, at an elevation of 410 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.2647, -119.1190.
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