Zirkle Fruit Company HeliportPrivate

98WA · Selah, WA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
1,100 ft MSL
Longest runway
60 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 98WA. Nearby reporting stations: KFCT (2 NM), KYKM (7 NM), KELN (22 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:38 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:13 AM13:13Z
Sunrise06:43 AM13:43Z
Sunset07:08 PM02:08Z
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07:38 PM02:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:38 PM → 06:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:08 PM → 05:43 AM

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Runways

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 r317° / 6.8 NM
ELN · Ellensburg VOR/DME 117.90 · 126X High r164° / 21 NM

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
98WA
Coordinates
46.6754, -120.5062
Elevation
1,100 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
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
2000/06
Distance from city
3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WILLIAM H ZIRKLE
PO BOX 190, 352 HARRISON ROAD, SELAH, WA
509-697-6101
Manager
WILLIAM H ZIRKLE
PO BOX 190, SELAH, WA
509-949-3787
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

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

Obstructions

  • 40 FT MKD POWERLINE 150 FT FM HELIPAD.

Contact

  • BILLY TICE 509-949-3787

Nearby airports

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About 98WA

Zirkle Fruit Company (98WA) is a heliport in Selah, WA, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 98WA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 98WA have a control tower?

No. Zirkle Fruit Company is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 98WA?

Zirkle Fruit Company has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 98WA?

Zirkle Fruit Company is in Selah, WA, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.6754, -120.5062.

More about 98WA

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