Sky River Ranch Private

WA78 · Washougal, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,239 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,800 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at WA78. Nearby reporting stations: KTTD (10 NM), KCZK (13 NM), KPDX (17 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:44 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:21 AM13:21Z
Sunrise06:51 AM13:51Z
Sunset07:14 PM02:14Z
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07:44 PM02:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:44 PM → 06:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:14 PM → 05:51 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° mag · 269° true
Dimensions
1,800 × 118 ft
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for WA78 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the WA78 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CBU 109.20 · BTG 116.60 · UBG 117.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CBU · Columbia TACAN 109.20 · 29X r067° / 18.1 NM
BTG · Battle Ground VORTAC 116.60 · 113X High r092° / 18.5 NM
UBG · Newberg VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r042° / 37.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WA78 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
WA78
Coordinates
45.6279, -122.1845
Elevation
1,239 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
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1994/08
Distance from city
12 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SKY RIVER RANCH
425 SUDDEN VALLEY, BELLINGHAM, WA
206-671-3378
Manager
CHRISTOPHER D BACH
425 SUDDEN VALLEY, BELLINGHAM, WA
206-671-3378
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 4WA1 Brown's Cape Horn (private) (1 NM) · WA63 Pleasant Farm (private) (5 NM) · OR50 Lehman Field (private) (9 NM) · 1W1 Grove Field (9 NM) · 4OR6 Stargazer Field (private) (11 NM)

About WA78

Sky River Ranch (WA78) is an airport in Washougal, WA, at 1,239 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WA78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WA78 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at WA78?

Sky River Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WA78?

Sky River Ranch is in Washougal, WA, at an elevation of 1,239 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6279, -122.1845.

More about WA78

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 WA78 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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