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PLWN

TNQ

Washington Island Airstrip · Teraina

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
30 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
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Runway Summary
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Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Washington Island Airstrip (PLWN), Kiribati. This facility features 0 active runways with an elevation of 30 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Washington Island Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
PLWN / TNQ
Municipality
Teraina
Country
Region
KI-L
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
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Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

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PHKO ILS
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PHTO ILS
Hilo International Airport
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PHMU
Waimea Kohala Airport
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified