Sky River Ranch Airport Private
WA78 · Washougal, WA · 1,239 ft elevation · var 19E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA78
- Coordinates
- 45.6290, -122.1910
- Elevation
- 1,239 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 12 NE
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 | 04:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 12:20Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 04:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:40 PM | 04:40Z |
Plan a flight from WA78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
1,800 ft × 118 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDX · Portland | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r063° / 17.6 NM |
| CBU · Columbia | TACAN | 109.20 | r062° / 17.8 NM |
| BTG · Battle Ground | VORTAC | 116.60 | r092° / 18.3 NM |
| UBG · Newberg | VOR-DME | 117.40 | r042° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.
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 WA78 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 WA78
Sky River Ranch Airport (WA78) is an airport in Washougal, WA, at 1,239 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA78 have a control tower?
No. Sky River 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 WA78?
Sky River Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA78?
Sky River Ranch Airport is in Washougal, WA, at an elevation of 1,239 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6290, -122.1910.
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