Arlington Municipal (KAWO), Washington
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Overview
Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) is a public-use, non-towered field in Arlington, Washington, serving as a business aviation gateway with two paved runways and mixed general aviation activity that includes gliders and ultralights. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 recorded 757 business aviation operations out of 2,618 total annual operations. The airport sits roughly 16 nautical miles from customs service at Seattle Paine Field, and its longer runway, 16/34, extends 5,332 feet, supporting a range of business aircraft.
Runways
Arlington Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 5,332 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Arlington Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Arlington Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Seattle Paine Field International (KPAE), 16 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Arlington Municipal recorded 757 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and July. Business aviation traffic at KAWO is concentrated in the spring and summer months, with April, May, and July showing the highest monthly operation counts and December the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 93 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Arlington Municipal averages 2.2 days above 90°F in August, 19.4 freeze days in December and 0.6 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77.7°F, and December the coldest, at 46.1°F.
Weather station is 2.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Arlington Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Glider operations occur daily at the airport.
Ultralight and powered parachute operations occur daily west of runway 16/34.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Seattle Approach.
A glider turf strip runs parallel and east of runway 16/34, with full-length dimensions of 3,450 feet by 145 feet.
REIL on runways 11 and 29 operate from sunset to sunrise. PAPI on runways 11, 16, 29, and 34 operate continuously. MALS on runway 34, REILs on runway 16, runway 16/34 edge lights, and taxiway lights are pilot-activated on CTAF.
Runway 34 is the calm wind runway.
A turf strip for runway 11/29 is located between taxiways D2 and D3, with dimensions of 1,400 feet by 100 feet.
Wildlife activity has been reported in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL fuel is available 24 hours via credit card self-service.
Self-service fuel is provided for after-hours use.
Winter weather operations and reporting occur Monday through Friday, 1600-0000Z.
Contact the airport for additional details and rules on local procedures.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Arlington Municipal has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Seattle Paine Field International (KPAE), 16.17 NM south.
Part of the Seattle area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at KAWO?
Arlington Municipal Airport does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KPAE, located approximately 16.17 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility instead of arriving directly at KAWO. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should factor in this additional leg when building the itinerary. No onsite customs data field was populated for KAWO, confirming that clearance must happen elsewhere.
What runways are available at KAWO?
Arlington Municipal Airport, KAWO, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 16/34 is the longer of the two at 5,332 feet by 100 feet wide, and it also serves as the calm wind runway. Runway 11/29 measures 3,498 feet by 75 feet wide. Both runways support fixed-wing traffic, and the field additionally has turf areas used for glider and other specialized operations alongside the paved surfaces.
Is fuel available at KAWO outside of staffed hours?
Arlington Municipal Airport offers 100LL fuel on a 24-hour basis through credit card self-service, so aircraft can fuel up outside the posted attendance schedule of Monday through Friday, 0800-1700. Jet A is also listed among the field's available fuel types. The self-service arrangement is specifically noted for after-hours use, meaning pilots do not need to coordinate with staff to access 100LL overnight or on weekends. This makes KAWO usable for fuel stops beyond normal business hours.
Does KAWO see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Arlington Municipal Airport, KAWO, is concentrated in specific months rather than spread evenly across the year. Based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025, the highest monthly counts appear in April, May, and July, each exceeding 85 operations. Traffic drops off notably in the winter months, with December showing the lowest count. Flight departments operating into KAWO should expect thinner scheduling flexibility during the slower winter period compared to the spring and summer peaks.
What kind of non-standard aircraft activity should pilots expect near KAWO?
Arlington Municipal Airport hosts daily glider operations on the field, along with daily ultralight and powered parachute activity to the west of runway 16/34. A dedicated glider turf strip runs parallel and east of runway 16/34, measuring 3,450 feet by 145 feet. Wildlife activity has also been reported in the vicinity of the airport. Pilots transiting or operating at KAWO should maintain awareness for these mixed traffic types beyond standard fixed-wing operations.