49WA
Cougar Mountain Airfield
Yelm, WashingtonElevation 470 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
N/S
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Cougar Mountain Airfield is in Yelm, Washington. Field elevation 470 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBEN CARLSON
Manager phone360-522-0471
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA49WA
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.8470, -122.5220
Distance from city7 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CALL OR EMAIL (FLY49WA@GMAIL.COM) FOR PMSN TO LND.
›LND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
›(CONTACT TITLE) ADDITIONAL CONTACT - BEN CARLSON FLY49WA@GMAIL.COM
›LRG WILDLIFE IS OFTEN ON THE AIRFIELD AND LRG MOLEHILLS CAN ALSO BE A HAZ. PPR TO LND.
›AIRFIELD CAN BE EXTREMELY WET AND VERY ROUGH IN SOME AREAS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 49WA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 49WA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 49WA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 49WA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 49WA?
49WA sits at 470 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 49WA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.