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Tacoma Narrows Airport

IATA TIWICAO KTIWLocal TIW🇺🇸 Tacoma
Coordinates
47.2674°N, 122.5773°W
Elevation
294 ft (90 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:52
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
21:04
Civil dusk
21:42

About 15h 34m 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport

Tacoma Narrows Airport

Tacoma Narrows Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located 5 mi (8.0 km) west of the central business district of Tacoma, a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is situated south of Gig Harbor, Washington, one mile southwest of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The airport was owned by the city of Tacoma until 2008, when it was purchased by Pierce County.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Tacoma Narrows Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: KTCM.

Live weather

KTCM

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 355,002 ft / 1,525 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSEATTLE APP/DEP120.100 MHz
ATISATIS124.050 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.500 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
TWRTWR118.500 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (3)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA OClass BControlled5000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA KClass BControlled5000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TACOMA CLASS DClass DControlledGND2800 ft MSL
TACOMA CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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
Obstacle525 ft30 ft
Obstacle525 ft75 ft
Obstacle407 ft43 ft
Obstacle407 ft92 ft
Obstacle407 ft49 ft
Obstacle295 ft358 ft
Obstacle295 ft338 ft
Obstacle295 ft367 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tacoma Narrows Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tacoma Narrows Airport?

The ICAO code for Tacoma Narrows Airport is KTIW, and its IATA code is TIW.

Where is Tacoma Narrows Airport located?

Tacoma Narrows Airport is medium airport located in Tacoma, United States, at an elevation of 294 ft (90 m).

How many runways does Tacoma Narrows Airport have?

Tacoma Narrows Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,002 ft / 1,525 m.

What time zone is Tacoma Narrows Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tacoma Narrows Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tacoma Narrows Airport is approximately 14.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tacoma Narrows Airport?

The nearest airport to Tacoma Narrows Airport is McChord Air Force Base (TCM), about 8.8 nm to the sse, followed by Howell Airport and Rocky Bay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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