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8W9 — R & K Skyranch Airport

R & K Skyranch Airport

Non-ToweredRochester, WA • 149' MSL

8W9 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

8W9 Runways2 runways

8W9 has 2 runways. The longest is 18/36 at 2,750 ft × 45 ft (turf).

18/36No runway lights2,750 ft × 45 ftTurf
16/34No runway lights2,480 ft × 35 ftTurf

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

8W9 Field Data

8W9 field elevation is 149 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at 8W9 is 1,000 ft MSL (850 ft AGL).

Field elevation149 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,000 ft MSL850 ft AGL · published
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

8W9 Frequencies

CTAF 122.9 MHz — 8W9 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.9

Fly to 8W9

Check 8W9 against your personal minimums, plan a route to it, and see the best runway for the current wind — free.

Frequently Asked About 8W9

Is 8W9 (R & K Skyranch Airport) a towered airport?

No, 8W9 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.9 MHz.

How long is the runway at 8W9?

8W9 has 2 runways (18/36, 16/34). The longest runway is 2,750 feet.

Which runway is longest at 8W9?

Runway 18/36 is the longest at 8W9 — 2,750 ft × 45 ft, turf.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 8W9?

8W9 publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 850 feet AGL — about 1,000 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

What is the elevation of 8W9?

8W9 (R & K Skyranch Airport) has a field elevation of 149 feet MSL.

Where is 8W9 located?

8W9 (R & K Skyranch Airport) is located in Rochester, WA.