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16WAAIRPORT

TIGHTCLIFF

NINE MILE FALLS, Washington

1,855 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

FAA

16WA

Elevation

1,855 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

47.845, -117.694

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

1,855 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

47.8447, -117.6936

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Advisory only — not an official or legal weather briefing. The pilot in command is the final authority (14 CFR 91.3).

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 16WA. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at St. Maries Cross facing South

St. Maries Cross

South · Camera 1

74 NM away

Weather camera at St Joe Baldy facing NorthEast

St Joe Baldy

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

82 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA FAA Weather Cameras

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
06/2406 / 241,515 ft40 ftDIRT---

Airport Remarks

  • FOR CD CTC SPOKANE APCH AT 509-742-2522
  • RY 06/24 WEIGHT BEARING CAPACITY LIMITED BY OWNER TO 5,000 LBS SINGLE WHEEL GEAR.

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16WA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

TIGHTCLIFF (16WA) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in NINE MILE FALLS, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,855 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 47.8447°N, 117.6936°W.

Runways

TIGHTCLIFF has 1 runway. The longest runway (06/24) measures 1,515 feet by 40 feet with a dirt surface.

Communications & Operations

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

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near TIGHTCLIFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 16WA?

16WA is the FAA location identifier for TIGHTCLIFF, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in NINE MILE FALLS, Washington, United States.

How many runways does TIGHTCLIFF have?

TIGHTCLIFF (16WA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 16WA?

The field elevation of TIGHTCLIFF is 1,855 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.

Is fuel available at 16WA?

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

What is the longest runway at 16WA?

The longest runway at TIGHTCLIFF is 1,515 feet long.

How do I access complete data for 16WA?

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Where is TIGHTCLIFF located?

TIGHTCLIFF (16WA) is located in NINE MILE FALLS, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 1,855 ft MSL.

Does 16WA have weather cameras?

16WA 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 NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:16 AM UTC