Walter Sutton's Private Strip Private
WA79 · Amboy, WA · 451 ft elevation · var 20E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA79
- Coordinates
- 45.9332, -122.4180
- Elevation
- 451 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 20E
- 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
- 1974/04
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:19 AM | 12:19Z |
| Sunset | 09:04 PM | 04:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:43 PM | 04:43Z |
Plan a flight from WA79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTG · Battle Ground | VORTAC | 116.60 | r012° / 13.3 NM |
| PDX · Portland | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r001° / 21.9 NM |
| CBU · Columbia | TACAN | 109.20 | r001° / 22.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA79. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 WA79 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 WA79
Walter Sutton's Private Strip (WA79) is an airport in Amboy, WA, at 451 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 WA79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA79 have a control tower?
No. Walter Sutton's Private Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA79?
Walter Sutton's Private Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA79?
Walter Sutton's Private Strip is in Amboy, WA, at an elevation of 451 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.9332, -122.4180.
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