Watson Airport Private

3WA4 · Kahlotus, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,349 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,800 ft NE/SW
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:57 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:03 AM12:03Z
Sunrise05:38 AM12:38Z
Sunset08:22 PM03:22Z
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08:57 PM03:57Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 251°downwind 161°base 071°final 341°45° entryNESW

RWY NELEFT traffic

Heading
341° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
1,800 × 60 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 161°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3WA4 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3WA4 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

PSC 113.75
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PSC · Pasco VOR/DME 113.75 · 84Y Low r022° / 33.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3WA4 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3WA4
Coordinates
46.7165, -118.6180
Elevation
1,349 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Distance from city
6 NW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BRUCE E WATSON
PO BOX 70, KAHLOTUS, WA
509-539-6794
Manager
BRUCE E WATSON
PO BOX 70, KAHLOTUS, WA
509-539-6794
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Nearby airports

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About 3WA4

Watson Airport (3WA4) is an airport in Kahlotus, WA, at 1,349 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 3WA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3WA4 have a control tower?

No. Watson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 3WA4?

Watson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3WA4?

Watson Airport is in Kahlotus, WA, at an elevation of 1,349 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.7165, -118.6180.

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