8W9
R & K Skyranch Airport
Rochester, WashingtonElevation 149 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16
Displaced threshold700 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34
Displaced threshold327 ft
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
R & K Skyranch Airport is in Rochester, Washington. Field elevation 149 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD C. ROLLINS
Manager phone(253) 405-0133
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8W9
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.8327, -123.0910
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt850 ft MSL
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
›APCH SLOPE 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
›NO TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS.
›FENCE PARALLELS BOTH SIDES OF RWY 50 FT FROM CNTRLN.
›TREES AND BUILDINGS IN PRIM SFC AREA.
›RWY 16 FIRST 1,100 FT HAS SHRUBS & 70 FT+ TREES APPROX 15 FT FM RY EDGES.
›DEER INVOF RWY.
›APCH SLOPE 7:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4723.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8W9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8W9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8W9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8W9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8W9?
8W9 sits at 149 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8W9?
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.