Wirkkala Private

WA01 · Naselle, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
35 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at WA01. Nearby reporting stations: KAST (12 NM), KHQM (37 NM), KCLS (39 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-19 · night begins 07:49 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:28 AM13:28Z
Sunrise06:58 AM13:58Z
Sunset07:19 PM02:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:49 PM02:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:49 PM → 06:28 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:19 PM → 05:58 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 270°downwind 180°base 090°final 000°45° entryNS

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
000° mag · 020° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 40 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF-GRVL

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY N
Approach obstacle
Trees, 100 ft, 50 ft from threshold

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

AST 114.00 · HQM 117.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
AST · Astoria VOR/DME 114.00 · 87X Low r358° / 12 NM
HQM · Hoquiam VORTAC 117.70 · 124X High r140° / 38.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA01 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
WA01
Coordinates
46.3562, -123.8146
Elevation
35 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1961/07
Distance from city
1 SW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WALLACE WIRKKALA
P.O. BOX 8, NASELLE, WA
360-484-3802
Manager
WALLY WIRKKALA
P.O. BOX 8, NASELLE, WA
360-484-3802
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • WHEN TAXIING STAY ON RWY, SOFT ON EDGES & IN WINTER RAINS...TWIN ENGINE ACFT CHECK PRIOR TO LNDG IN RAINY SEASON.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Nearby airports

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About WA01

Wirkkala (WA01) is an airport in Naselle, WA, at 35 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA01, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WA01 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at WA01?

Wirkkala has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WA01?

Wirkkala is in Naselle, WA, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.3562, -123.8146.

More about WA01

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 WA01 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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