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8W9AIRPORT

R & K SKYRANCH

ROCHESTER, Washington

VFRUpdated 2h ago149 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

8W9

Elevation

149 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

46.833, -123.091

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

149 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

850 ft MSL

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

46.8327, -123.0914

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KCLS 220515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3001 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

15°C

Dewpoint

12°C

Altimeter

1016.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KCLS (11 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 05:15Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 8W9. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing NorthWest
Live

Tacoma Narrows

NorthWest · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

41 NM away

Weather camera at Pierce County facing SouthEast
Live

Pierce County

SouthEast · Camea 2 · 4 cameras total

51 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16/342,480 ft35 ftTURF-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9R & K SKYRANCH

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 8W9.

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8W9 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

R & K SKYRANCH (8W9) is a privately owned airport open to the public located in ROCHESTER, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 149 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 46.8327°N, 123.0914°W.

Runways

R & K SKYRANCH has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 2,480 feet by 35 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

R & K SKYRANCH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near R & K SKYRANCH, 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 R & K SKYRANCH 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 8W9?

8W9 is the ICAO identifier for R & K SKYRANCH, a public-use airport located in ROCHESTER, Washington, United States.

How many runways does R & K SKYRANCH have?

R & K SKYRANCH (8W9) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 8W9?

The field elevation of R & K SKYRANCH is 149 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 8W9?

No fuel types are currently listed for R & K SKYRANCH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 8W9?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 8W9?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for R & K SKYRANCH.

How do I access complete data for 8W9?

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Where is R & K SKYRANCH located?

R & K SKYRANCH (8W9) is located in ROCHESTER, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 149 ft MSL.

Does 8W9 have weather cameras?

8W9 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 20, 05:03 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 05:15 AM UTC