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WN59AIRPORT

Nelsons Nitch Airport

Onalaska, Washington

520 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

WN59

FAA

WN59

Elevation

520 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

46.538, -122.718

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

520 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

46.5376, -122.7180

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at WN59. 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

43 NM away

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing NorthEast

Tacoma Narrows

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

45 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA FAA Weather Cameras

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
14/3214 / 321,850 ft25 ftASPH---

Airport Remarks

  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
  • LNDGS TO 320 DEG ONLY - TKOFS TO 140 DEG ONLY DUE TO POWER LINES AT NW CORNER OF FIELD & PROPERTY OWNER BEING PLACATED; APCH IS NRWD BY TREES THE LAST 200 FT OF AREA TO THR - WIDTH 150 FT.
  • & 32 REFLECTORS EACH SIDE OF RY - 150 FT SPACING.

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WN59 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Nelsons Nitch Airport (WN59) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in Onalaska, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 520 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 46.5376°N, 122.7180°W.

Runways

Nelsons Nitch Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (14/32) measures 1,850 feet by 25 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

Nelsons Nitch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Nelsons Nitch Airport, 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 WN59?

WN59 is the FAA location identifier for Nelsons Nitch Airport, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in Onalaska, Washington, United States.

How many runways does Nelsons Nitch Airport have?

Nelsons Nitch Airport (WN59) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of WN59?

The field elevation of Nelsons Nitch Airport is 520 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 WN59?

No fuel types are currently listed for Nelsons Nitch Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What is the longest runway at WN59?

The longest runway at Nelsons Nitch Airport is 1,850 feet long.

How do I access complete data for WN59?

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Where is Nelsons Nitch Airport located?

Nelsons Nitch Airport (WN59) is located in Onalaska, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 520 ft MSL.

Does WN59 have weather cameras?

WN59 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 Jun 18, 10:02 PM UTC