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US-0087

Mettie Airstrip

Yakima, WashingtonElevation 2,151 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,025 ft

12/30
Dimensions
4,600 x 90 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 12
Approach lightsMALSF
Traffic patternRight
RWY 30
Approach lightsMALSF

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Mettie Airstrip is in Yakima, Washington. Field elevation 2,151 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARK D. FLORES
Manager phone253-967-5373
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0087
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.7150, -120.3288
Distance from city10 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF139.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

139.600
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WX SVCS CTC KGRF WX C253-967-7061 OR 25 OWS, DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, DSN 228-6598. AWOS AVBL KFCT 118.15.
›ARFF UNAVBL
›COMMUNICATIONS - CTAF - 139.60 RATTLESNAKE RDO - (E) - OPR CONT. CLSD HOL. 30.025 138.625 363.4 RANGE OPS - 40.2.
›AMP4
›AMP4
›FUEL FIXED WING UNAVBL, ROTOR WING AVBL AT KFCT
›ALL ACFT CTC RANGE OPS FOR RANGE BRIEF PRIOR TO ENTRY R6714. ALL ACFT CTC RATTLESNAKE RDO PRIOR TO ENTRY R6714.
›MARK.D.FLORES4.CIV@MAIL.MIL
›AF ASSAULT STRIP MARKINGS.
›KFCT OPS - 142.3 395.225 REMOTED TO GRAY AAF, WA (KGRF) MANNED CONT. CLSD HOL. FSS-SEATTLE SEA-DLNOTAM SEA.
›ATNDD DUR SKED TRNG. RSTD - 72 HR PPR CTC KFCT BASE OPS DSN 638-3271, C509-577-3271.
›MISC - ACFT PARK LTD, MOG 3.
›CAUTION - TWY B USED FOR UAS. C17 ACFT SHOULD REDUCE OUTBOARD ENGS TO IDLE ON TWYS TO DECR FOD POTENTIAL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-0087 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0087 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0087. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0087 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0087. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0087?
US-0087 sits at 2,151 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0087?
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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