Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM)
Medium airport · Olympia, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Olympia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOLM |
| IATA | OLM |
| Elevation | 209 ft (64 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°58'10" W 122°54'11" 46.96940, -122.90300 |
| Location | Olympia, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,157 ft (1267 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 5,500 ft (1676 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Olympia Regional Airport at a glance
Olympia Regional Airport is a medium airport in Olympia, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as OLM. The field elevation of 209 ft (64 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOLM 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 — 17/35 — offers 5,500 ft (1676 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOLM 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 Olympia Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Army Air Field | KGRF | 27 km (15 NM) |
| McChord Air Force Base | KTCM | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport | KTIW | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Bremerton National Airport | KPWT | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | KSEA | 70 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Olympia Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 209 ft field elevation of Olympia Regional 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 Olympia Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Olympia Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Olympia Regional Airport is KOLM, and its IATA code is OLM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Olympia Regional Airport above sea level?
Olympia Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 209 feet (64 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Olympia Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.9694, -122.9030 — in Olympia, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gray Army Air Field, about 27 km away.
Does KOLM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOLM 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 Olympia Regional Airport?
Olympia Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,500 ft (1676 m) with a ASP surface.