Bremerton National Airport (KPWT)
Medium airport · Bremerton, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bremerton National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPWT |
| IATA | PWT |
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°29'25" W 122°45'54" 47.49020, -122.76500 |
| Location | Bremerton, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bremerton National Airport at a glance
Bremerton National Airport is a medium airport in Bremerton, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as PWT. The field elevation of 444 ft (135 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPWT 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, 02/20, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPWT 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 Bremerton National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Narrows Airport | KTIW | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | KSEA | 35 km (19 NM) |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | KBFI | 35 km (19 NM) |
| McChord Air Force Base | KTCM | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Gray Army Air Field | KGRF | 48 km (26 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bremerton National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 444 ft field elevation of Bremerton National 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 Bremerton National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bremerton National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bremerton National Airport is KPWT, and its IATA code is PWT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bremerton National Airport above sea level?
Bremerton National Airport sits at an elevation of 444 feet (135 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bremerton National Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.4902, -122.7650 — in Bremerton, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tacoma Narrows Airport, about 29 km away.
Does KPWT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPWT 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 Bremerton National Airport?
Bremerton National Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.