Bowerman Airport

HQM · KHQM · Hoquiam, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
18 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:19 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:24 AM12:24Z
Sunrise05:59 AM12:59Z
Sunset08:44 PM03:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:19 PM04:19Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:19 PM → 05:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:44 PM → 04:59 AM

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Advisories

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 151°downwind 061°base 331°final 241°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
241° mag · 260° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (HQM) · GS 3.50°
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 061°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
15 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
55 ft
TDZ elevation
16 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 40k, Dual tandem 80k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Hoquiam”
ASOS/AWOS
135.775

Taxi & takeoff

“Hoquiam”
CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
122.2 128.3 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.0HOQUIAM RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 24
RunwayILS
RWY 24ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (HQM) · GS 3.50°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

HQM 117.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HQM · Hoquiam VORTAC 117.70 · 124X High r061° / 8.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KHQM / HQM
Coordinates
46.9712, -123.9370
Elevation
18 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 135.775 · ☎ 360-538-7021
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Seattle Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
HQM
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/04
Distance from city
2 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT HIRL RY 06/24, PAPI RWY 06/24, MALSR RY 24 & REIL RY 06 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (right) · 24: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air ambulance
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PORT OF GRAYS HARBOR
BOX 660, 111 S WOODING STREET, ABERDEEN, WA
360-533-9528
Manager
SHANNON ANDERSON
BOX 660, 111 S WOODING STREET, ABERDEEN, WA
360-533-9544
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • <FLOCKS OF WATERFOWL ON AND IN VCNTY ARPT. CAUTION ADZD.
  • SERVICE ROAD SOUTH OF RY IN PRIMARY SURFACE.
  • ULTRALIGHTS PROHIBITED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSON FROM ARPT MGR.
  • 103 FT CRANE 0.2 NM SW OF AER RY 24.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Runways

  • MRKGS FADED.
  • MRKGS FADED.

Lighting

  • ACTVT HIRL RY 06/24, PAPI RWY 06/24, MALSR RY 24 & REIL RY 06 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 100LL AND JET A AVBL 24 HRS A DAY WITH MAJOR CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • AMGR CELL 360-310-0201.
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About KHQM

Bowerman Airport (HQM · KHQM) is an airport in Hoquiam, WA, at 18 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHQM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHQM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KHQM?

Bowerman Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHQM?

Bowerman Airport is in Hoquiam, WA, at an elevation of 18 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.9712, -123.9370.

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