Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA73
- Coordinates
- 48.5250, -117.8530
- Elevation
- 2,240 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Attendance
- ALL ON CALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/06
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 04:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 04:49 AM | 11:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 03:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:39 PM | 04:39Z |
Plan a flight from WA73
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
900 ft × 50 ft · Gravel (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 900 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for WA73.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA73. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- RY 12/30 SOFT AFTER HEAVY RAIN.
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 WA73 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 WA73
Smith Airport (WA73) is an airport in Colville, WA, at 2,240 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA73 have a control tower?
No. Smith Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA73?
Smith Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA73?
Smith Airport is in Colville, WA, at an elevation of 2,240 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.5250, -117.8530.
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