KTIW Tacoma Narrows Airport
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) is a towered flight-training airport in Tacoma, Washington, at 294 ft elevation, with one runway, 17/35 (5,002 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KTIW · FAA TIW · IATA TIW |
|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA · 47.2674, -122.5773 |
| Elevation | 294 ft MSL (90 m) |
| Tower | 118.5 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.05 MHz |
| FAA charts | 7 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KTIW METAR and TAF
METAR KTIW 010453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP147 T00830056| Wind | From 060° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 8°C (46°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.96 inHg (1015 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP147: sea-level pressure 1014.7 hPa · T00830056: temperature 8.3°C, dew point 5.6°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (060° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 17: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 35: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
KTIW does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 / 35 | 5,002 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | SEATTLE APP/DEP | 120.1 |
| ATIS | 124.05 | |
| CTAF | 118.5 | |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Tower | 118.5 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KTIW before you fly.
FAA charts for KTIW — d-TPP 2611
7 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 3
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KTIW on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.