William R Fairchild International (KCLM), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
William R Fairchild International Airport (KCLM) serves Port Angeles, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula near the U.S.-Canada maritime border across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The airport recorded 2,271 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC cross-border traffic data, supported by a primary runway long enough for a range of business jet types and onsite CBP inspection services for international arrivals.
Runways
William R Fairchild International has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 6,347 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
William R Fairchild International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 9am to 7:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
William R Fairchild International 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
William R Fairchild International recorded 2,271 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KCLM concentrates in the summer months, peaking in August, with noticeably lower volumes in the winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 253 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
William R Fairchild International averages 0.3 days above 90°F in July and 12.9 freeze days in February. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 69.7°F, and December the coldest, at 44.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
William R Fairchild International has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
MALSR approach lighting is activated on Runway 09; MIRL runway edge lighting for Runway 09/27 is also activated on the CTAF.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Whidbey Approach.
A building 35 feet high is located 520 feet from the runway, 500 feet left of centerline, giving a 15:1 slope based on the displaced threshold.
Runway 13/31 is closed from dusk to dawn.
Jet A fuel is available after attended hours by prior arrangement.
The visual glideslope indicator is unusable beyond 5.0 nautical miles due to high terrain.
The visual glideslope indicator is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
William R Fairchild International has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Port Angeles Cgas (KNOW), 3.66 NM east.
Part of the Seattle area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KCLM have customs available for international arrivals?
William R Fairchild International Airport (KCLM) offers CBP inspection services onsite. This makes it a workable port of entry for aircraft arriving from Canada or other international origins along the northern Washington coast. Attendance hours run 0900 to 1930 daily, and crews should coordinate arrival timing within that window. Given the airport's proximity to Victoria International Airport across the strait, KCLM sees regular use for cross-border general aviation traffic.
What runway options does KCLM offer for business aircraft?
KCLM has two paved runways: 09/27 at 6,347 feet by 150 feet, and 13/31 at 3,255 feet by 50 feet. Runway 09/27 is the primary runway and can accommodate most business jet types operating at this airport. Runway 13/31 is closed from dusk to dawn, which limits its use to daylight operations only. Both runways carry an asphalt surface, and pilots should plan around the crosswind runway's closure schedule when scheduling early or late operations.
Is Jet A fuel available at William R Fairchild International Airport at all hours?
William R Fairchild International Airport (KCLM) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. According to the field remarks, Jet A after normal attendance hours requires prior coordination, since the fuel note specifically flags after-hours Jet A service. The airport's staffed hours run 0900 to 1930 daily. Operators planning arrivals outside that window should confirm fuel availability in advance rather than assume standard self-service access.
What approach lighting and obstruction concerns apply at KCLM?
Runway 09 at William R Fairchild International Airport (KCLM) is equipped with MALSR approach lighting and MIRL runway edge lighting, both activated on the CTAF. A charted obstruction near the approach includes a building 35 feet high, located 520 feet from the runway and 500 feet left of centerline, yielding a 15:1 slope based on the displaced threshold. The visual glideslope indicator is also unusable beyond 5.0 nautical miles because of high terrain, and beyond 8 degrees left of centerline. Crews flying into KCLM should brief these visual and obstruction limitations before the approach.
When is business aviation traffic highest at KCLM?
Business aviation traffic at William R Fairchild International Airport (KCLM) peaks in the summer months, with August recording 253 operations and July and September following close behind at 224 and 234 respectively. Winter months see noticeably lower volumes, with February at 143 and November at 144. This seasonal concentration reflects the broader pattern of general aviation activity in the Pacific Northwest, where flying conditions and demand increase through the warmer months. Dispatchers scheduling summer operations at KCLM should anticipate busier ramp and fuel conditions than in winter.