Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA61
- Coordinates
- 47.7983, -122.5300
- Elevation
- 50 ft MSL
- 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
- Activated
- 2004/09
- Distance from city
- 2 W
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 | 04:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunrise | 05:12 AM | 12:12Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 04:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:54 PM | 04:54Z |
Plan a flight from WA61
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAE · Paine | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r214° / 12.5 NM |
| SEA · Seattle | VORTAC | 116.80 | r319° / 23.5 NM |
| CVV · Penn Cove | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r145° / 27.9 NM |
| NUW · Whidbey Island | TACAN | 113.80 | r150° / 33.8 NM |
| TCM · Mcchord | VORTAC | 109.60 | r335° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA61. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR EMERG USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4794.
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 WA61 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 WA61
Thompson Airport (WA61) is an airport in Kingston, WA, at 50 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA61 have a control tower?
No. Thompson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA61?
Thompson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA61?
Thompson Airport is in Kingston, WA, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.7983, -122.5300.
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