Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA68
- Coordinates
- 48.0769, -122.8407
- Elevation
- 140 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/01
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
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 | 04:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunrise | 05:12 AM | 12:12Z |
| Sunset | 09:15 PM | 04:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:57 PM | 04:57Z |
Plan a flight from WA68
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,400 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 75 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 1,800 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVV · Penn Cove | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r186° / 11.1 NM |
| NUW · Whidbey Island | TACAN | 113.80 | r182° / 18.2 NM |
| PAE · Paine | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r273° / 24.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA68. 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 WA68 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 WA68
Sky Valley Airstrip (WA68) is an airport in Port Townsend, WA, at 140 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA68, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA68 have a control tower?
No. Sky Valley Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA68?
Sky Valley Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA68?
Sky Valley Airstrip is in Port Townsend, WA, at an elevation of 140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.0769, -122.8407.
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