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3WA5HELIPORT

Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport

Oak Harbor, Washington

MVFRUpdated 2h ago188 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

3WA5

FAA

3WA5

Elevation

188 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

48.258, -122.667

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

188 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

48.2583, -122.6670

Current Weather

METAR KNUW 061253Z 20005KT 10SM OVC015 11/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01060083 $

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

200° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

10.6°C

Dewpoint

8.3°C

Altimeter

1018.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KNUW (6 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 3WA5. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Saturna Island - East Point facing East
Live

Saturna Island - East Point

East · Camera 2 · 3 cameras total

39 NM away

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing SouthWest
Live

Tacoma Narrows

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

60 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
07/25500 ft125 ftGRVL-TURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 3WA5.

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3WA5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport (3WA5) is a heliport located in Oak Harbor, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 188 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 48.2583°N, 122.6670°W.

Helipads

Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (07/25) measures 500 feet by 125 feet with a grvl-turf surface.

Communications & Operations

Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3WA5?

3WA5 is the ICAO identifier for Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport, a public-use airport located in Oak Harbor, Washington, United States.

How many runways does Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport have?

Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport (3WA5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 3WA5?

The field elevation of Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport is 188 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 3WA5?

No fuel types are currently listed for Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 3WA5?

The current flight category at Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 3WA5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 3WA5?

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Where is Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport located?

Barnes Lonesome Polecat Ranch Heliport (3WA5) is located in Oak Harbor, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 188 ft MSL.

Does 3WA5 have weather cameras?

3WA5 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:53 PM UTC