Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO)
Medium airport · Arlington, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Arlington Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAWO |
| Elevation | 142 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°9'41" W 122°9'30" 48.16145, -122.15844 |
| Location | Arlington, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,498 ft (1066 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,332 ft (1625 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Arlington Municipal Airport at a glance
Arlington Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Arlington, Washington, United States. The field elevation of 142 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAWO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 5,332 ft (1625 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAWO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Arlington Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport | KPAE | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) | KNUW | 42 km (23 NM) |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | KBFI | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Bellingham International Airport | KBLI | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Friday Harbor Airport | KFHR | 76 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arlington Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 142 ft field elevation of Arlington Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arlington Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arlington Municipal Airport is KAWO, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arlington Municipal Airport above sea level?
Arlington Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 142 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arlington Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.1614, -122.1584 — in Arlington, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seattle Paine Field International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does KAWO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAWO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Arlington Municipal Airport?
Arlington Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,332 ft (1625 m) with a ASP surface.