William R Fairchild International Airport (KCLM)
Medium airport · Port Angeles, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | William R Fairchild International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCLM |
| IATA | CLM |
| Elevation | 291 ft (89 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°7'13" W 123°30'0" 48.12020, -123.50000 |
| Location | Port Angeles, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,347 ft (1935 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,255 ft (992 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
William R Fairchild International Airport at a glance
William R Fairchild International Airport is a medium airport in Port Angeles, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as CLM. The field elevation of 291 ft (89 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCLM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 6,347 ft (1935 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCLM 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 William R Fairchild International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Airport | KFHR | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Victoria International Airport | CYYJ | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) | KNUW | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Orcas Island Airport | KORS | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Bremerton National Airport | KPWT | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for William R Fairchild International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 291 ft field elevation of William R Fairchild International 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 William R Fairchild International Airport
What is the ICAO code of William R Fairchild International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of William R Fairchild International Airport is KCLM, and its IATA code is CLM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is William R Fairchild International Airport above sea level?
William R Fairchild International Airport sits at an elevation of 291 feet (89 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is William R Fairchild International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.1202, -123.5000 — in Port Angeles, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Friday Harbor Airport, about 57 km away.
Does KCLM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCLM 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 William R Fairchild International Airport?
William R Fairchild International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,347 ft (1935 m) with a ASP surface.