Bowerman Airport (KHQM)
Medium airport · Hoquiam, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bowerman Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHQM |
| IATA | HQM |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°58'16" W 123°56'13" 46.97120, -123.93700 |
| Location | Hoquiam, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bowerman Airport at a glance
Bowerman Airport is a medium airport in Hoquiam, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as HQM. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHQM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHQM 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 Bowerman Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Regional Airport | KOLM | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Astoria Regional Airport | KAST | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Gray Army Air Field | KGRF | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Bremerton National Airport | KPWT | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport | KTIW | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bowerman Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Bowerman 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 Bowerman Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bowerman Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bowerman Airport is KHQM, and its IATA code is HQM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bowerman Airport above sea level?
Bowerman Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bowerman Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.9712, -123.9370 — in Hoquiam, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Olympia Regional Airport, about 78 km away.
Does KHQM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHQM 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 Bowerman Airport?
Bowerman Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.