Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA01
- Coordinates
- 46.3562, -123.8150
- Elevation
- 35 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 20E
- 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
- 1961/07
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 04:44 AM | 11:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 12:23Z |
| Sunset | 09:11 PM | 04:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 04:50Z |
Plan a flight from WA01
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
3,000 ft × 40 ft · TURF-GRVL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST · Astoria | VOR-DME | 114.00 | r354° / 12 NM |
| HQM · Hoquiam | VORTAC | 117.70 | r140° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA01. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WHEN TAXIING STAY ON RWY, SOFT ON EDGES & IN WINTER RAINS...TWIN ENGINE ACFT CHECK PRIOR TO LNDG IN RAINY SEASON.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
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 WA01 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 WA01
Wirkkala Airport (WA01) is an airport in Naselle, WA, at 35 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA01, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA01 have a control tower?
No. Wirkkala Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA01?
Wirkkala Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA01?
Wirkkala Airport is in Naselle, WA, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.3562, -123.8150.
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