Wilkinson Ranch Airport Private

55WA · Yakima, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,670 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,050 ft 11/29
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:05 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 001°downwind 271°base 181°final 091°45° entry1129

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
091° mag · 110° true
Dimensions
2,050 × 30 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 271°) on the 45° at 2,700 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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

YKM 116.00 · ELN 117.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
YKM · Yakima VORTAC 116.00 · 107X High r238° / 12.7 NM
ELN · Ellensburg VOR/DME 117.90 · 126X High r181° / 32 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55WA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
55WA
Coordinates
46.5301, -120.7468
Elevation
1,670 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
ON CALL
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1996/12
Distance from city
11 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RUSSELL WILKINSON
710 LYNCH LANE, YAKIMA, WA
509-965-4240
Manager
RUSSELL WILKINSON
710 LYNCH LANE, YAKIMA, WA
509-966-8525
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

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

Runways

  • EAST 2000 FT IS 30 FT WID ASPH AND 10 FT GRASS BOTH SIDES.

Contact

  • CELL # 509-961-8989

Nearby airports

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About 55WA

Wilkinson Ranch Airport (55WA) is an airport in Yakima, WA, at 1,670 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,050 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 55WA have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 55WA?

Wilkinson Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,050 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 55WA?

Wilkinson Ranch Airport is in Yakima, WA, at an elevation of 1,670 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.5301, -120.7468.

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