Copalis State

S16 · Copalis, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,560 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at S16. Nearby reporting stations: KHQM (15 NM), KSHN (43 NM), KUIL (50 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:53 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:27 AM13:27Z
Sunrise06:58 AM13:58Z
Sunset07:23 PM02:23Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:53 PM02:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:53 PM → 06:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:23 PM → 05:58 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 232°downwind 322°base 052°final 142°45° entry1432

RWY 14RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
142° mag · 162° true
Dimensions
3,560 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Sand
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 322°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
1 ft
Approach obstacle
Other, 2 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline

Condition: Fair.

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

HQM 117.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HQM · Hoquiam VORTAC 117.70 · 124X High r333° / 10.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
S16
Coordinates
47.1449, -124.1893
Elevation
1 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SEA
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1958/05
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WSDOT AVIATION DIVISION
PO BOX 47312, OLYMPIA, WA
800-552-0666
Manager
JOHN WILSON
PO BOX 47312, OLYMPIA, WA
360-618-2477
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • RY AVBL WHEN TIDE IS LOW.
  • VEHICLES, PEDESTRIANS & ANIMALS ON & INVOF RY.

Obstructions

  • ROCK

Attendance

  • ARPT CLSD TO VEHICLES APRIL 15 THRU THE DAY AFTER LABOR DAY.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 5WA8 Hogan's Corner (private) (6 NM) · W04 Ocean Shores Municipal (9 NM) · 14S Westport (15 NM) · 94WA Wishkah River Ranch (private) (17 NM) · 43IG Grayland Intergalactic (private) (21 NM)

About S16

Copalis State (S16) is an airport in Copalis, WA, at 1 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,560 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for S16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does S16 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at S16?

Copalis State has 1 runway; the longest is 3,560 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is S16?

Copalis State is in Copalis, WA, at an elevation of 1 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.1449, -124.1893.

More about S16

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open S16 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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