Pierce County/Thun Field charts & airport diagram

Pierce County/Thun Field (PLU · KPLU) in Puyallup, WA publishes 5 FAA charts, including 1 instrument approach (RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Pierce County/Thun Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KPLU publishes

Instrument approaches at KPLU

Pierce County/Thun Field has 1 published instrument approach of 1 type (RNAV (GPS)). 1 of them offers vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 17: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KPLU. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KPLU as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 5 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 1

A/FD Chart Supplement ↗

Approaches 1

RNAV RNAV (GPS) RWY 35 ↗ Rwy 35

Minimums 3

Frequently asked

Does KPLU have an instrument approach?

Yes. Pierce County/Thun Field has 1 published instrument approach: RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KPLU?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 35 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Pierce County/Thun Field. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

More about KPLU

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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