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5WA6HELIPORT

FOSTER

NAPAVINE, Washington

VFRUpdated 2h ago550 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5WA6

Elevation

550 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

46.550, -122.851

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

550 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

46.5498, -122.8512

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KCLS 131835Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM FEW033 SCT049 BKN060 12/12 A3001 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

240° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

12°C

Dewpoint

12°C

Altimeter

1016.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KCLS (11 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5WA6. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing NorthEast
Live

Tacoma Narrows

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

46 NM away

Weather camera at Pierce County facing SouthEast
Live

Pierce County

SouthEast · Camea 2 · 4 cameras total

47 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H120 ft20 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5WA6.

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5WA6 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

FOSTER (5WA6) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in NAPAVINE, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 550 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 46.5498°N, 122.8512°W.

Helipads

FOSTER has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

FOSTER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near FOSTER, 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 FOSTER is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5WA6?

5WA6 is the ICAO identifier for FOSTER, a public-use airport located in NAPAVINE, Washington, United States.

How many runways does FOSTER have?

FOSTER (5WA6) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5WA6?

The field elevation of FOSTER is 550 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5WA6?

No fuel types are currently listed for FOSTER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 5WA6?

The current flight category at FOSTER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 5WA6?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for FOSTER.

How do I access complete data for 5WA6?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for FOSTER.

Where is FOSTER located?

FOSTER (5WA6) is located in NAPAVINE, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 550 ft MSL.

Does 5WA6 have weather cameras?

5WA6 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 12, 03:49 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:35 PM UTC