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Small airport

Shady Acres Airport

ICAO 3B8🇺🇸 Spanaway
Coordinates
47.0704°N, 122.3710°W
Elevation
445 ft (136 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:53
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
21:01
Civil dusk
21:39

About 15h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Shady Acres Airport

Shady Acres Airport is a privately owned, public-use airport located 3 miles southeast of Spanaway, Washington. The airport is an airpark, and it features homes with aircraft hangars parked at the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 34▸ displaced1,800 ft / 549 m20 ftAsph-gLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA SClass BControlled5000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TACOMA CLASS DClass DControlledGND2800 ft MSL
TACOMA CLASS DClass DControlled1000 ft MSL2800 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shady Acres Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shady Acres Airport located?

Shady Acres Airport is small airport located in Spanaway, United States, at an elevation of 445 ft (136 m).

How many runways does Shady Acres Airport have?

Shady Acres Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Shady Acres Airport in?

Shady Acres Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shady Acres Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shady Acres Airport is approximately 14.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shady Acres Airport?

The nearest airport to Shady Acres Airport is Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU), about 4 nm to the ene, followed by Fort Lewis Road / Pacemaker Landing Zone Airport and McChord Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Shady Acres Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.