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Small airport

Cougar Mountain Airfield

ICAO 49WA🇺🇸 Yelm
Coordinates
46.8470°N, 122.5220°W
Elevation
470 ft (143 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:56
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:00
Civil dusk
21:38

About 15h 27m 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 Cougar Mountain Airfield

Cougar Mountain Airfield is a small airport in Yelm, United States. It sits at an elevation of 470 ft (143 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,230 ft / 985 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Skyraider Skyranch Airport (US-2514), about 2.1 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
N / S3,230 ft / 985 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle449 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cougar Mountain Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cougar Mountain Airfield located?

Cougar Mountain Airfield is small airport located in Yelm, United States, at an elevation of 470 ft (143 m).

How many runways does Cougar Mountain Airfield have?

Cougar Mountain Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,230 ft / 985 m.

What time zone is Cougar Mountain Airfield in?

Cougar Mountain Airfield is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cougar Mountain Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cougar Mountain Airfield 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 Cougar Mountain Airfield?

The nearest airport to Cougar Mountain Airfield is Skyraider Skyranch Airport (US-2514), about 2.1 nm to the e, followed by Flying B Airport and Western Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cougar Mountain Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.