Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA16
- Coordinates
- 46.7997, -123.5410
- Elevation
- 180 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
- 1992/10
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 12:20Z |
| Sunset | 09:12 PM | 04:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:52 PM | 04:52Z |
Plan a flight from WA16
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
1,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HQM · Hoquiam | VORTAC | 117.70 | r090° / 26.5 NM |
| OLM · Olympia | VORTAC | 113.40 | r230° / 28.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA16. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 WA16 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 WA16
Banas Field (WA16) is an airport in Brooklyn, WA, at 180 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA16 have a control tower?
No. Banas Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA16?
Banas Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA16?
Banas Field is in Brooklyn, WA, at an elevation of 180 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7997, -123.5410.
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