Bowerman Field (KHQM), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bowerman Field, identified as KHQM, serves Hoquiam, Washington, with a single paved runway and around-the-clock self-service fuel access despite operating as an unattended, non-towered field. Located roughly 75 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, the airport draws a modest but steady mix of business aviation activity, supported by on-site CBP inspection services for international arrivals.
Runways
Bowerman Field has one paved runway, 06/24, 5,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bowerman Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bowerman Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bowerman Field recorded 659 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and November. Business aviation traffic at KHQM is concentrated around a March peak, with secondary increases in May and November, rather than spread evenly across the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 72 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bowerman Field averages 0.2 days above 90°F in July and 6.2 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 68.1°F, and December the coldest, at 46.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bowerman Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Ultralight operations are prohibited without written permission from the airport manager.
A 103-foot crane is located 0.2 nautical miles southwest of the runway 24 approach end.
Pilot-activated lighting includes HIRL for runway 06/24, PAPI for runway 06/24, MALSR for runway 24, and REIL for runway 06, all activated via CTAF.
Runway markings are faded.
A service road is located south of the runway within the primary surface.
Flocks of waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Caution advised.
100LL and Jet A fuel are available 24 hours a day with major credit card payment.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bowerman Field has four airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Sanderson Field (KSHN), 35.89 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHQM
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KHQM outside normal hours?
Yes, KHQM (Bowerman Field) offers both 100LL and Jet A on a self-service basis around the clock, with payment accepted by major credit card. The field itself is unattended, so there is no staffed FBO desk to coordinate with directly. Dispatchers planning fuel stops here should rely on the card-lock system rather than expecting on-site personnel. This makes Bowerman Field a workable option for after-hours or early-departure fuel needs in the Grays Harbor area.
Does Bowerman Field have customs clearance available?
Bowerman Field, identifier KHQM, has CBP inspection services available on site, according to the airport data. This means aircraft arriving from international points can complete customs processing at the field itself rather than diverting to another airport for clearance. No nearest alternate customs airport is listed, consistent with the on-site service designation. Crews should still confirm current CBP staffing and any advance notice requirements before planning an international arrival, since the field is otherwise unattended.
What is the runway configuration at KHQM?
KHQM has a single paved runway, 06/24, measuring 5,000 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, matching the field's max_paved_ft figure. Lighting includes HIRL, PAPI on both ends, MALSR on runway 24, and REIL on runway 06, all activated via CTAF since the field is non-towered. Runway markings are noted as faded in airport remarks, which is a relevant consideration for visual reference during approach and landing.
Is there a height obstruction near Bowerman Field's runway 24?
Yes, airport remarks for Bowerman Field (KHQM) note a 103-foot crane located 0.2 nautical miles southwest of the runway 24 approach end. This obstruction sits close enough to the approach path that crews flying that direction should factor it into approach planning. The field is non-towered and unattended, so there is no local controller to issue real-time obstruction advisories. Pilots should cross-reference current charts and NOTAMs for the latest status of this obstruction before conducting operations on runway 24.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KHQM?
Business aviation traffic at Bowerman Field shows a concentrated peak in March, with 72 operations recorded, alongside secondary peaks in November at 69 and May at 67, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025. February is the slowest month, at 31 operations, well below the March figure. Total annual business aviation operations at KHQM reached 659 out of 1,375 total operations for the year. This pattern indicates traffic at Bowerman Field is not evenly distributed across the calendar.