FAA Information Effective: Apr 17, 2025
All information is provided from the FAA unless otherwise noted.
(KPLU) Pierce County/Thun Field
2 ratings | 2 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0800-1400
FAA
Runways:
17/35
Runway length: 3,651 ft (1,113 m)
Elevation:
538 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:54 am - 8:20 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:54 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:18 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.15
100LL (self)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
FBOs
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SpanaFlight
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
Plane Rental
Flight Training
$6.15 | 100LL | self
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(253) 848-2020
Freq. Monitored:
Fees:
Tie Down, Other
Flight Training
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SpanaFlight
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
Plane Rental
Flight Training
$6.15 | 100LL | self
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(253) 848-2020
Freq. Monitored:
Fees:
Tie Down, Other
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Top Gun Bar and Grill (Mon-Fri: 11am-2am, Sat & Sun: 8am-2am)
16807 103rd Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 848-0555
PLU
Top Gun Bar and Grill (Mon-Fri: 11am-2am, Sat & Sun: 8am-2am)
Runway 17/35
Dimensions:
3,651 × 60 ft
(1,113 × 18 m)
(1,113 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 17 | 35 |
| Elevation: | 537.4 ft | 535.4 ft |
| Heading: | 165° magnetic 180° true | -15° magnetic 000° true |
| Gradient: | 0.05% down | 0.05% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Trees, 75 ft high, 2,800 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope | Road, Both-Sides, 13 ft high, 242 ft from end, 3:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: PLU
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: PLU
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NOTAM count: 1
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8337 | 03/18/2024 1521 | ODP PIERCE COUNTY - THUN FLD, PUYALLUP, WA.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 4...
D… | |
Additional Remarks
For Clearance Delivery Contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Sensitive All Quadrants.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ultralights Prohibited.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 47.10392, -122.28720
- 47° 6′ 14.1″ N, 122° 17′ 13.9″ W
- 47° 6.235′ N, 122° 17.232′ W
ARTCC:
Seattle (ZSE)
App/Depart Control Facility:
S46
Chart:
NACO: Seattle Sectional
FSS:
Seattle (SEA)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
15E (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Actvt REIL Rwys 17 & 35; PAPI Rwys 17 & 35 and MIRL Rwy 17/35 -CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 126.5 | Seattle | |
| AWOS-3 | 128.575T (253) 848-2748 | ||
| Clearance Delivery | 121.85 | Seattle | |
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (206) 214-4723 | Seattle Approach | |
| CTAF | 122.7 | ||
| UNICOM | 122.7 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Public Transportation
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training, On field restaurant/café
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
| Name: | Operated by: | Site: | Facing: |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBO Webcam | SpanaFlight | SpanaFlight building | SE |
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Rod Propst
Puyallup, WA 98374-3768
(253) 798-3779 (Office)
Owner
Pierce County
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 798-2421 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
2 ratings | 2 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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- 2/3/19Charles C.Spanaflight FBO and Flight School, very relaxed and friendly service, Self Service Fuel Island has been updated, excellent aircraft maintenance and repair staff. Courtesy car.
- 5/4/18Michael D.Great place to fly to. The staff at both Spencer and Safety In Motion are very helpful and friendly. They have great suggestions. The runways are in good condition. The local pilots are very helpful Hanger In has great food