R & K SKYRANCH (8W9)
Rochester, Washington · Thurston County · 1 miles N of city
R & K Skyranch (8W9) is a non-towered public-use airport in Rochester, Washington at 149 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 2,480 ft turf).
Airport information
FAA identifier8W9
Elevation149 ft MSL
Latitude46.83268° N
Longitude123.09142° W
Magnetic variation20E
Pattern altitude850 ft
Sectional chartSEATTLE
ARTCCSeattle Center
Flight ServiceSeattle
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1971/10
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilitySEA
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerRichard C. Rollins
Manager phone(253) 405-0133
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,480 × 35 ft | Turf (good) | 16: displaced 700 ft · 34: displaced 327 ft |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- NO TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS.
- RWY 16 FIRST 1,100 FT HAS SHRUBS & 70 FT+ TREES APPROX 15 FT FM RY EDGES.
- DEER INVOF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4723.
- TREES AND BUILDINGS IN PRIM SFC AREA.
- FENCE PARALLELS BOTH SIDES OF RWY 50 FT FROM CNTRLN.
- APCH SLOPE 7:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
- APCH SLOPE 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Mason Dixon Line Restaurant0.7 mi
- Subway0.8 mi
- Richie's Highway Diner0.8 mi
- Highway 12 Drive In0.8 mi
- Highway 12 Espresso0.8 mi
- Northwest Grind0.9 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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