Airport information
- FAA LID
- WN59
- Coordinates
- 46.5376, -122.7180
- Elevation
- 520 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
- 1985/12
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 04:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 04:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:47 PM | 04:47Z |
Plan a flight from WN59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
1,850 ft × 25 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 60 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 10 ft, 60 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLM · Olympia | VORTAC | 113.40 | r145° / 27.1 NM |
| TCM · Mcchord | VORTAC | 109.60 | r173° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WN59. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- LNDGS TO 320 DEG ONLY - TKOFS TO 140 DEG ONLY DUE TO POWER LINES AT NW CORNER OF FIELD & PROPERTY OWNER BEING PLACATED; APCH IS NRWD BY TREES THE LAST 200 FT OF AREA TO THR - WIDTH 150 FT.
- & 32 REFLECTORS EACH SIDE OF RY - 150 FT SPACING.
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 WN59 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 WN59
Nelsons Nitch Airport (WN59) is an airport in Onalaska, WA, at 520 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WN59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WN59 have a control tower?
No. Nelsons Nitch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WN59?
Nelsons Nitch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WN59?
Nelsons Nitch Airport is in Onalaska, WA, at an elevation of 520 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5376, -122.7180.
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