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KTIW

Tacoma Narrows Airport · Tacoma

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
294 ft / 90 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 5,002 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW), located in Tacoma, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 294 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Tacoma Narrows Airport
ICAO / IATA
KTIW / TIW
Municipality
Tacoma
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
294 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,002 ft / 1,525 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 187° / 7°
RWY 17 (187°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: TIW | CRS: 167°
RWY 35 (7°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SEATTLE APP/DEP
120.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.05 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.50 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026