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6WA2

Gower Field · Olympia

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
130 ft / 40 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gower Field (6WA2), located in Olympia, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 130 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gower Field
ICAO / IATA
6WA2 / —
Municipality
Olympia
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
130 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16W / 34W
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: WATER
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16W
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34W
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 1,800 ft / 549 m
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / 299°
RWY 06
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (299°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KOLMILS
Olympia Regional Airport
17 km / 9 nm
KGRFILS
Gray Army Air Field
19 km / 10 nm
KTIWILS
Tacoma Narrows Airport
25 km / 14 nm
KTCMILS
McChord Air Force Base
26 km / 14 nm
KPWTILS
Bremerton National Airport
42 km / 23 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026