Pangborn Memorial Airport (KEAT)
Medium airport · Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pangborn Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEAT |
| IATA | EAT |
| Elevation | 1,249 ft (381 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°23'56" W 120°12'25" 47.39890, -120.20700 |
| Location | Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pangborn Memorial Airport at a glance
Pangborn Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Wenatchee, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as EAT. The field elevation of 1,249 ft (381 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEAT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEAT 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 Pangborn Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County International Airport | KMWH | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field | KYKM | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Tri Cities Airport | KPSC | 151 km (82 NM) |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | KBFI | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | KSEA | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pangborn Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,249 ft field elevation of Pangborn Memorial 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 Pangborn Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pangborn Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pangborn Memorial Airport is KEAT, and its IATA code is EAT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pangborn Memorial Airport above sea level?
Pangborn Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 1,249 feet (381 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pangborn Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.3989, -120.2070 — in Wenatchee, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grant County International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does KEAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEAT 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 Pangborn Memorial Airport?
Pangborn Memorial Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.