Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA49
- Coordinates
- 47.5028, -117.6480
- Elevation
- 2,450 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/10
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 04:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 03:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 04:32Z |
Plan a flight from WA49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 50 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEG · Spokane | VORTAC | 115.50 | r172° / 3.8 NM |
| SKA · Fairchild | TACAN | 111.40 | r156° / 6.5 NM |
| COE · Coeur D Alene | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r225° / 37.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA49. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE LTR DATED 31 MAR 2003.
- FOR CD CTC SPOKANE APCH AT 509-742-2522
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 WA49 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 WA49
Flying R Ranch Airport (WA49) is an airport in Cheney, WA, at 2,450 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA49 have a control tower?
No. Flying R Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA49?
Flying R Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA49?
Flying R Ranch Airport is in Cheney, WA, at an elevation of 2,450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.5028, -117.6480.
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