KPLU
Pierce County-Thun Field
Puyallup, WashingtonElevation 538 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17180°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 350°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
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
Pierce County-Thun Field is in Puyallup, Washington. Field elevation 538 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDENNIS SMITH
Manager phone253-798-8551
AttendedDaily, 0800–1400
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKPLU
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.1039, -122.2870
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›ACTVT REIL RWYS 17 & 35; PAPI RWYS 17 & 35 AND MIRL RWY 17/35 -CTAF.
›FUEL AVBL 24 HOURS WITH CREDIT CARD.
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4723.
›PILOTS BRING OWN TIE-DOWNS.
›NOISE SENSITIVE ALL QUADRANTS.
›ULTRALIGHTS PROHIBITED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KPLU have a METAR?
Yes. KPLU is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KPLU have a TAF?
When KPLU 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 KPLU?
KPLU sits at 538 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KPLU?
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.