Olympia Regional (KOLM), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) is a towered, public-use field in Olympia, Washington, roughly 43 nautical miles from the metro area it serves. The airport reported 3,697 total operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, of which 1,382 were business aviation movements, and it offers on-site CBP inspection services alongside two paved runways and both 100LL and Jet A fuel.
Runways
Olympia Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 5,500 ft long and 150 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
Olympia Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Olympia Regional 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
Olympia Regional recorded 1,382 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at KOLM is concentrated in the summer months, peaking in June, with activity noticeably lighter from December through February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 162 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Olympia Regional averages 2.7 days above 90°F in July, 14.4 freeze days in February and 0.5 snow days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 78.0°F, and December the coldest, at 44.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Olympia Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Seattle Approach.
When the control tower is closed, pilots must activate the high-intensity runway lights for runway 17/35, the MALSR for runway 17, and the REIL for runway 35, along with taxiway lights and directional signage, via CTAF. The PAPI systems for runways 17 and 35 operate continuously.
Runway end surface condition is irregular and uneven.
Taxiway lights are installed on taxiways W, A, L, and B.
Airport field conditions are unmonitored between 1700 and 0700 local time.
Emergency frequency 121.5 is not monitored at the tower.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Olympia Regional has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Gray Aaf (joint Base Lewis-McChord) (KGRF), 14.73 NM northeast.
Part of the Seattle area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KOLM have customs available on site?
Yes. Olympia Regional lists CBP inspection services available on site, so aircraft arriving from abroad can clear customs directly at the airport without diverting to another facility. This is a meaningful operational advantage for business aviation flights inbound from Canada or Mexico. Coordination with CBP in advance of arrival remains standard practice regardless of on-site availability. KOLM's status as a towered field with these services makes it a practical option for international general aviation traffic in the South Puget Sound area.
What runways are available at Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM)?
Olympia Regional Airport, KOLM, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is the primary strip at 5,500 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 08/26 is shorter, at 4,157 feet long, also 150 feet wide. Both runways are hard-surfaced and support the airport's mix of business aviation and general aviation traffic. The 5,500-foot length on 17/35 accommodates most light and midsize business jets operating into the field.
How does traffic at KOLM vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at KOLM concentrates in the summer months, with June the busiest at 162 operations and February the quietest at 69, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. July, August, and September also run well above the winter months. Annual business aviation operations total 1,382 out of 3,697 total operations recorded for the year. Dispatchers scheduling flights into Olympia Regional should expect somewhat higher traffic density and potential wait times during the June-through-September stretch compared to the winter shoulder months.
What happens at KOLM when the control tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Olympia Regional is closed, pilots must activate the high-intensity runway lights for runway 17/35, the MALSR on runway 17, and the REIL on runway 35, along with taxiway lights and directional signage, using CTAF. The PAPI systems on both runway 17 and runway 35 operate continuously regardless of tower status. Clearance delivery when the tower is closed is handled by contacting Seattle Approach. Airport field conditions also go unmonitored between 1700 and 0700 local time, so pilots should treat surface condition reports from that window with appropriate caution.
Is emergency frequency 121.5 monitored at KOLM?
No. Emergency frequency 121.5 is not monitored at the tower at Olympia Regional Airport, KOLM. Pilots needing to reach air traffic control services or report an emergency at this field should not rely on 121.5 reaching tower personnel. This is a specific operational limitation dispatchers should account for when briefing crews on communication procedures at KOLM. Standard tower frequencies remain the appropriate channel during the airport's staffed hours.