Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS), Washington
Landing essentials
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Overview
Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS) is a public-use, non-towered field in southwest Washington State, roughly 59 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. Its single 5,000-foot concrete runway and Jet A availability support light and midsize business jet operations, with FAA TFMSC data recording 1,542 total annual operations in 2025, 1,058 of them business aviation.
Runways
Chehalis-Centralia Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 5,000 ft long and 140 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Chehalis-Centralia Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Chehalis-Centralia Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Olympia Regional (KOLM), 18 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Chehalis-Centralia Airport recorded 1,058 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April, August and September. Business aviation traffic at KCLS concentrates in the spring and early fall months, with September and April recording the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 108 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Chehalis-Centralia Airport averages 2.9 days above 90°F in July and 10.5 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 78.2°F, and December the coldest, at 45.0°F.
Weather station is 2.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Chehalis-Centralia Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, environmental and other notes.
Traffic pattern for all runway approaches is to the west.
Pilot-activated lighting: runway end identifier lights on Runway 16 and Runway 34; precision approach path indicator on Runway 16; medium intensity runway lights on Runway 16/34 — activate on CTAF.
Glider activity occurs on weekends during spring, summer, and early fall.
Wildlife may be present on the runways.
Fuel is available 24 hours. Payment is by credit card only; debit cards are not accepted.
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Chehalis-Centralia Airport has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Ed Carlson Memorial Field / South Lewis County (KTDO), 14.03 NM southeast.
Part of the Seattle area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KCLS offer for business aviation traffic?
Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS) has a single runway, 16/34, measuring 5,000 feet long and 140 feet wide with a concrete surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets without restriction. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate arrivals and departures on the common traffic advisory frequency. Traffic pattern guidance for all runway approaches directs flow to the west. Lighting includes runway end identifier lights on both ends and a precision approach path indicator on Runway 16, both pilot-activated.
Is fuel available at KCLS and how is it paid for?
Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS) stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A. Fuel is advertised as available 24 hours a day, though this depends on self-service equipment functioning properly rather than staffed attendance. Payment is by credit card only; debit cards are not accepted. Staffed hours at the field run Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700 local time. Dispatchers planning off-hours fuel stops should confirm card-reader status before relying on the self-serve system.
Does KCLS have on-site customs clearance?
Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS) does not have customs services on site. The nearest customs facility is Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM), located approximately 17.86 nautical miles away. Flight crews requiring customs clearance near Chehalis-Centralia must route to KOLM or another designated port of entry beforehand. There is no indication in the airport's operational data of any customs arrangement, military-only clearance, or CANPASS requirement at KCLS itself.
What wildlife and glider activity should pilots expect near KCLS?
Pilots operating at Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS) should watch for possible wildlife on the runways, a standing operational advisory at the field. Additionally, weekend glider activity occurs in spring, summer, and early fall, adding non-powered traffic to the pattern during those seasons. Since the airport is non-towered, awareness of both hazards depends on pilot vigilance and CTAF communication rather than tower separation. These conditions are worth factoring into approach and departure planning during the warmer months.
How seasonal is business aviation traffic at KCLS?
Business aviation traffic at Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS) shows a clear seasonal pattern, with monthly operations ranging from a low of 73 in November to a high of 108 in September, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Spring months, particularly April, and early fall months, particularly September, see the highest activity levels. Total annual operations reach 1,542, with business aviation accounting for 1,058 of those movements. Winter months, including November, December, January, and February, consistently show lower traffic volumes.