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W36

Will Rogers Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base

Renton, WashingtonElevation 14 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,000 ft

12W/30W
Dimensions
5,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 12W
Traffic patternRight
RWY 30W
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

Will Rogers Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base is in Renton, Washington. Field elevation 14 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerMANNY CRUZ
Manager phone425-430-7476
AttendedDaily, 0700–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAW36
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.4998, -122.2190
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A+
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF124.700
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WATER DEPTHS VARY AT DOCKS AND SEAPLANE LAUNCH RAMP. USE CAUTION FOR LOCALIZED SHOALING.
›FLOCKS OF WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT ON LAKE WASHINGTON - BE ALERT LNDGS/TKOFS.
›EXTENSIVE BOATING & PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN VICINITY.
›DRNG RNT TWR HRS OF OPR AND VMC WX, RNT TWR HAS CNTL OF THE WEST CHANNEL, OVER THE WATER, AT AND BLO 800 FT AGL. IF OPR IN THE WEST CHANNEL ABV 800 FT AGL OR OUTSIDE OF RNT TWR OPR HOURS, CTC BOEING TWR, 118.3, PRIOR TO OPR IN THE WEST CHANNEL.
›CTC RENTON TWR WHEN OPERATING; FOR TFC DATA. WHEN TWR NOT OPERATING ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS ON 124.7.
›FOR CD WHEN RENTON MUNI ATCT IS CLSD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4722
›FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗W36 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does W36 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for W36. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does W36 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for W36. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at W36?
W36 sits at 14 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for W36?
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.