Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA90
- Coordinates
- 48.7227, -122.3379
- Elevation
- 325 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 21E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1970/08
- Distance from city
- 7 SE
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 | 04:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:06 AM | 12:06Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 04:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:58 PM | 04:58Z |
Plan a flight from WA90
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,200 ft × 200 ft · TURF-GRVL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUH · Whatcom | VORTAC | 113.00 | r124° / 16.4 NM |
| NUW · Whidbey Island | TACAN | 113.80 | r009° / 25.6 NM |
| CVV · Penn Cove | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r009° / 32.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA90. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PPR FOR USE; CTC AMGR 206-909-4783.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- DEER ON AND INVOF RWY.
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 WA90 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 WA90
Floathaven Airstrip (WA90) is an airport in Bellingham, WA, at 325 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA90, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA90 have a control tower?
No. Floathaven Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WA90?
Floathaven Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA90?
Floathaven Airstrip is in Bellingham, WA, at an elevation of 325 ft MSL. Coordinates: 48.7227, -122.3379.
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