Airport information
- FAA LID
- WA97
- Coordinates
- 47.3729, -118.8319
- Elevation
- 1,690 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2025/09
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 04:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunrise | 04:58 AM | 11:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 03:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 04:36Z |
Plan a flight from WA97
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 7
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 7 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 7/25
1,600 ft · Turf/Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MWH · Moses Lake | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r046° / 22 NM |
| EPH · Ephrata | VORTAC | 112.60 | r070° / 24.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA97. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ARPT
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 WA97 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 WA97
Talus Ranch Airport (WA97) is an airport in Odessa, WA, at 1,690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WA97 have a control tower?
No. Talus 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 WA97?
Talus Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WA97?
Talus Ranch Airport is in Odessa, WA, at an elevation of 1,690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.3729, -118.8319.
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