Pierce County-Thun Field
Decoded observation
KPLU is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.
Suggested risk level: Low
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests thursday mostly cloudy, high near 72F, low near 50F, 11% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Mostly Cloudy | 72/50 | W 2 kt | – | 11% | |
| Friday | Cloudy | 69/51 | SW 4 kt | – | 12% | |
| Saturday | Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 68/50 | NNW 1 kt | – | 74% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Sunday | Chance Light Rain | 68/49 | SSW 4 kt | – | 41% | |
| Monday | Mostly Sunny | 72/50 | NNW 3 kt | – | 4% | |
| Tuesday | Sunny | 76/52 | N 4 kt | – | 3% | |
| Wednesday | Sunny | 79 | NNE 4 kt | – | 3% |
Source: National Weather Service (office SEW). Forecast issued 0758Z.
Air quality index
Tacoma-Puyallup, WA · observed 2026-09-09 23:00 PST · Source: AirNow (US EPA). Air-quality data for situational awareness, not an official health advisory.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
Sun & logging windows
FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.
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.
Communications
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
KPLU traffic patterns
Busiest day: Sat · Busiest month: Jul
Mostly small piston aircraft.
Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly single-engine piston aircraft.
This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.