Tri Cities Airport (KPSC)
Medium airport · Pasco, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tri Cities Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPSC |
| IATA | PSC |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°15'53" W 119°7'8" 46.26470, -119.11900 |
| Location | Pasco, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 7,707 ft (2349 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 4,423 ft (1348 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 12/30 | 7,704 ft (2348 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tri Cities Airport at a glance
Tri Cities Airport is a medium airport in Pasco, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as PSC. The field elevation of 410 ft (125 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPSC 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 3 runways, the longest — 03L/21R — offers 7,707 ft (2349 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPSC 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 Tri Cities Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla Regional Airport | KALW | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton | KPDT | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Grant County International Airport | KMWH | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field | KYKM | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Pangborn Memorial Airport | KEAT | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tri Cities Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 410 ft field elevation of Tri Cities 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 Tri Cities Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tri Cities Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tri Cities Airport is KPSC, and its IATA code is PSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tri Cities Airport above sea level?
Tri Cities Airport sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tri Cities Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.2647, -119.1190 — in Pasco, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Walla Walla Regional Airport, about 67 km away.
Does KPSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPSC 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 Tri Cities Airport?
Tri Cities Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 7,707 ft (2349 m) with a ASP surface.