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WA83 · WSX

Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base

West Sound, WashingtonSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,000 ft

10W/28W
Dimensions
4,000 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 10W
Traffic patternRight
RWY 28W
18W/36W
Dimensions
5,000 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 18W
RWY 36W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base is in West Sound, Washington. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
Airline serviceYes
ManagerWEST SOUND MARINA
Manager phone360-376-2314
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWSX
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.6179, -122.9569
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NOISE SENSITIVE AREA - STAY OVER WATER; AVOID OVERFLIGHTS OF HOUSES ON SURROUNDING LAND. NO STEP TAXI EAST OF PICNIC ISLAND.
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗WA83 on OurAirports
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Does WA83 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WA83. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WA83 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WA83. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
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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.