West Valley Airport (48WA) — Yakima, WA

West Valley Airport (48WA)
48WA
West Valley Airport (48WA)
Yakima, WA
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48WA, On approach (with Tim Robel) from the east looking west. The airstrip rises to meet you at about a 2.4% rise or 100' rise in the 2,400' length. More hangar/homes have been built since this photo was taken., photo by Terry Irwin
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West Valley Airport (48WA) is a private-use airport located in Yakima, WA. The airport sits at an elevation of 1900 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 1 published radio frequency. The gallery includes 1 photo of operations and aircraft at the airport.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 48WA
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 120°46'36.0000" W / 46°33'45.0000" N
-120.776667 / 46.562500 (Estimated)
Elevation 1900.00 ft / 579.12 m (Estimated)
Land 5 acres
From nearest city 12 nautical miles SW of Yakima, WA
Location Yakima County, WA
Magnetic Variation 19E (1995)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner FALCON RIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN
Address 100 PHEASANT CREST DRIVE
YAKIMA, WA 98908
Phone number 509-972-8360
Manager TIM ROBEL
Address 1210 SONGBIRD WAY
YAKIMA, WA 98908
Phone number 509-972-8360
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart SEATTLE
Region ANM - Northwest Mountain
Responsible ARTCC ZSE - SEATTLE
Tie-in FSS SEA - SEATTLE
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Airport Communications
Runway Information
Runway 07/25
Dimensions 2400 x 36 ft (732 x 11 m)
Surface ASPH (GOOD)
Surface treatment
07 25
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • DEER; ELK & COYOTES ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
  • CTAF 122.9