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WA79

Walter Sutton's Private Strip

Amboy, WashingtonElevation 451 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

E/W
Dimensions
2,000 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
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

Walter Sutton's Private Strip is in Amboy, Washington. Field elevation 451 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerHELEN SUTTON
Manager phone360-247-5434
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWA79
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.9332, -122.4180
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WA79 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WA79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WA79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WA79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WA79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WA79?
WA79 sits at 451 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WA79?
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.