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49WAAIRPORT

COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD

YELM, Washington

470 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

FAA

49WA

Elevation

470 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

46.847, -122.522

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

470 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

CTAF

122.9 MHz

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

46.8470, -122.5221

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

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 49WA. 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 Pierce County facing North

Pierce County

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

21 NM away

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing NorthEast

Tacoma Narrows

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

25 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA FAA Weather Cameras

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
N/SN / S3,230 ft50 ftTURF---

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
CTAF122.9COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD-CTAF-

Airport Remarks

  • AIRFIELD CAN BE EXTREMELY WET AND VERY ROUGH IN SOME AREAS.
  • LRG WILDLIFE IS OFTEN ON THE AIRFIELD AND LRG MOLEHILLS CAN ALSO BE A HAZ. PPR TO LND.
  • CALL OR EMAIL (FLY49WA@GMAIL.COM) FOR PMSN TO LND.
  • LND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  • ADDITIONAL CONTACT - BEN CARLSON FLY49WA@GMAIL.COM

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49WA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD (49WA) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in YELM, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 470 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 46.8470°N, 122.5221°W.

Runways

COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD has 1 runway. The longest runway (N/S) measures 3,230 feet by 50 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD 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 COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD, 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 49WA?

49WA is the FAA location identifier for COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in YELM, Washington, United States.

How many runways does COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD have?

COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD (49WA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 49WA?

The field elevation of COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD is 470 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 49WA?

No fuel types are currently listed for COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What is the longest runway at 49WA?

The longest runway at COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD is 3,230 feet long.

How do I access complete data for 49WA?

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

Where is COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD located?

COUGAR MOUNTAIN AIRFIELD (49WA) is located in YELM, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 470 ft MSL.

Does 49WA have weather cameras?

49WA 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