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Small airportScheduled service

Center Island Airport

IATA CWSICAO 78WA🇺🇸 Center Island
Coordinates
48.4900°N, 122.8316°W
Elevation
115 ft (35 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:46
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
21:50

About 15h 44m 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 Center Island Airport

Center Island Airport is a private use airport located on Center Island, in San Juan County, Washington, United States. The airport is owned by the Center Island Association. It was included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

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
17 / 351,600 ft / 488 m100 ftTurf-grvlLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WHIDBEY ISLAND NAS CLASS CClass CControlled1300 ft MSL4000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle85 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Center Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Center Island Airport?

Center Island Airport uses the IATA code CWS.

Where is Center Island Airport located?

Center Island Airport is small airport located in Center Island, United States, at an elevation of 115 ft (35 m).

How many runways does Center Island Airport have?

Center Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,600 ft / 488 m.

What time zone is Center Island Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Center Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Center Island Airport is approximately 15.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Center Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Center Island Airport is Decatur Shores Airport (DTR), about 0.9 nm to the ne, followed by Decatur /Jones/ Airport and Windsock Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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