Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)
Medium airport · Tacoma, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tacoma Narrows Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTIW |
| IATA | TIW |
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°16'3" W 122°34'38" 47.26741, -122.57730 |
| Location | Tacoma, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tacoma Narrows Airport at a glance
Tacoma Narrows Airport is a medium airport in Tacoma, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as TIW. The field elevation of 294 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTIW 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, 17/35, offers 5,002 ft (1525 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 KTIW 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McChord Air Force Base | KTCM | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Gray Army Air Field | KGRF | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | KSEA | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Bremerton National Airport | KPWT | 29 km (16 NM) |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | KBFI | 36 km (19 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tacoma Narrows Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 294 ft field elevation of Tacoma Narrows 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tacoma Narrows Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tacoma Narrows Airport is KTIW, and its IATA code is TIW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tacoma Narrows Airport above sea level?
Tacoma Narrows Airport sits at an elevation of 294 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tacoma Narrows Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.2674, -122.5773 — in Tacoma, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McChord Air Force Base, about 16 km away.
Does KTIW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTIW 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport?
Tacoma Narrows Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,002 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.