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KNUW · NUW

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)

Oak Harbor, WashingtonElevation 47 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,001 ft

14/32
Dimensions
8,001 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 14155°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 32335°T
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
07/25
Dimensions
7,999 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0787°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 25267°T
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) is in Oak Harbor, Washington. Field elevation 47 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
Manager phone360 257 2681
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNUW / NUW
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.3518, -122.6560
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.2
APP/DEP
A/D
134.15
ATIS
ATIS
124.15
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.75
GND
GND
35.01
BASE OPS
OPS
34.34
PMSV METRO
PMSV
127.9
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CSTMS/AG/IMG: 48 HR PN REQ, CTC AIR TERMINAL SUPERVISOR, 1430-0100Z++ AT DSN 820-2604/6707, C360-257-2604/6707.
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›RWY 14/32 PORTION OF SE END BTN 3000 & 2000 FT REMAINING MKR NOT FULLY VISIBLE FM ATCT.
›TFC PAT - OVERHEAD INITIAL FOR RWYS 7, 14, 32 4NM 2500', RWY 25 6NM 3000'; OVERHEAD BREAK 1500'; PATTERN ALT 1000'.
›RSTD: PPR REQUIRED FOR ALL ACFT EXC SAR/MEDEVAC. CTC AIR TERMINAL SUPERVISOR, 1430-0100Z++ AT DSN 820-2604/6707, C360-257-2604/6707. PRIOR COORD/FLT ADVSY RQR FOR AMC/JOSAC/NALO MSN.
›SERVICE - PAPI RWY 07/25 AND RWY 14/32 H24.
›DCT REFUL FAC LANES NOT AVBL TO TRAN ACFT.
›CTN: NO WEPS LOADING OR OFFLOADING BTN HN.
›CTN: LANDING SIGNAL OFFICER SHELTER 15 FT AGL, 32 FT FROM RWY EDGE, LCTD LEFT SIDE RWY, 558 FT FROM RWY 07 THLD AND 400 FT FROM THLD ON RWY 14, 25 AND 32. LARGE ACFT EXER CTN. EXTREME CTN RQRD FOR BACK TAXI IN LAST 1000 FT OF ALL RWYS.
›FOR CIVIL AIRCRAFT LANDING PERMITS (CALP) REQUESTS CTC OPS DUTY OFFICER.
›OPERATIONS DUTY OFFICER C360-257-2681, DSN 820-2681.
›HIRL AND SFL UNAVBL TO RWY 7. RCLL AVBL TO RWY 14-32 ONLY.
›OLS LENSES AVBL TO ALL RWY.
›SERVICE- JASU - 1 (NC-10C), 1 (GTC-85/GTE-85), 1(MSU-200NAV/ A/U47A-5 FUEL-J8 FLUID-SP PRESAIR DE-ICE (2 HR PN REQ) LHOX TRAN ALERT- TRAN CREWS MUST PROVIDE TECHNICAL DIRECT/ASSISTANCE IN SVC/MAINT TO INCLUDE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF FUELING. LTD SVC/MAINT AVBL 1500-2300Z++ MON-FRI. NO MAINT SAT, SUNAND HOL. AIR TERMINAL OPR 1400-0200Z++, AS RQR OT.
›SEE FLIP AP/1.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KNUW on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNUW have a METAR?
Yes. KNUW is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNUW have a TAF?
When KNUW issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KNUW?
KNUW sits at 47 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNUW?
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.
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