Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, Washington
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Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)
- General
- Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 644 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 26434.4*A, Location ID: TIW, Region: Northwest Mountain, District Office: SEA, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 118.500 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Seattle, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: SEA, Tie-In FSS Name: Seattle, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 294 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: NGS (2008-03-22), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCS, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZSE, Boundary ARTCC Name: Seattle, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: TIW, Last Inspection Date: 09/22/2014, Inspection Group: Private contract personnel, Inspection Method: State
- Location
- State: Washington, County: Pierce, City: Tacoma, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 47° 16' 04.600'', Lng: -122° 34' 41.200'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 47.267944, Lng: -122.578111, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS (2008-03-22), Distance from central business district: 4 mi (W) Find on map
- Owner
- Pierce County Pub Works & Utilities, Airport And Ferry Division, 2702 S. 42nd Street, Suite 201, Tacoma, Wa 98409-7322, 253-798-7109
- Manager
- Deb Wallace, Airport And Ferry Division, 2702 S. 42nd Street, Suite 201, Tacoma, Wa 98409-7322, 253-798-7109
- Operations
- Period: 08/31/2013 - 08/31/2014, Air Taxi Operations: 805, Itinerant Operations: 30,274, Local Operations: 21,531, Military Operations: 666
- Aircraft
- Single Engine Aircraft: 96, Multi Engine Aircraft: 7, Jet Engine Aircraft: 5, Helicopters: 1
- Additional
- Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 20E (Year 1990), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: Low pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: Yes, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
- Remarks
- Customs Landing Rights: FOR CUSTOMS CALL 253-593-6338 EXT #2.
Runway 1
- Base End
- Base End ID: 17, True Alignment: 187, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 47° 16' 29.083'', Lng: -122° 34' 36.761'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 47.274745, Lng: -122.576878, Physical Elevation: 292 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 52.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 294.3 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4R, Approach Light System: MALSR, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: NGS (03/22/2008), Elevation Source: NGS (03/22/2008), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
- Reciprocal End
- Reciprocal End ID: 35, True Alignment: 7, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 47° 15' 40.083'', Lng: -122° 34' 45.610'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 47.261134, Lng: -122.579336, Physical Elevation: 295 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 45.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 294.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: NGS (03/22/2008), Elevation Source: NGS (03/22/2008), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
Near Midair Collisions Incidents
28-SEP-2002 22:30
Event ID: 1070504931, Report Number: NNMRS4602002, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIALReporing aircraft: CESSNA CE-172, Registration Nr: N6750H, Altitude: 2000 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules
Other aircraft: Altitude: 2500 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules
20-AUG-1994 18:24
Event ID: 1070509961, Report Number: NNMTTIW94001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL, Diagonal Separation: 585 ftReporing aircraft: BEECH BE-35, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N1909L, Altitude: 1000 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Descent
Other aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N9502J, Altitude: 1200 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Turning
National Wildlife Strike Incidents
2008-09-22
Time: Night (20:23), Operator: Military, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Out Of Service: 90 h, Other Costs: $105, Report Type: BASHComments: SOURCE = BASH NR xxxxxx
2008-08-23
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-ERemarks: OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS, AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SWALLOWS HAVE BEEN SEEN IN THE AREA. REMAINS FOUND AT 0900, DAY.
2008-06-19
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Tree swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-ERemarks: REMAINS FOUND DURING ROUTINE AM RWY INSPN. 0845, DAY.
2007-07-09
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17/35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-ERemarks: REMAINS FOUND AT 0830, DAY DURING ROUTINE INSPN. BIRD WAS CUT NEATLY IN 2 PIECES. SEPARATING TAIL SECTION AND 1 LEG FROM THE REST OF THE BODY.
2007-06-08
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17/35, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Savannah sparrow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-ERemarks: FOUND CARCASS DURING MORNING RWY INSPN. INTACT, NO SIGN OF INJURY.
2006-09-16
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N435SP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = BOEING EMPLOYEES FLYING ASSOC (DANIEL J TRACY)
Remarks: BLOOD ON PROP AND COWL
2005-04-13
Time: Day (07:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N218WA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 210 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Other, Tcas Antenna, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 5000 h, Other Costs: $6339, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = SAIL ROCK SYSTEMS (DON RATCLIFF) *called x/x for cost and time out of svc
Remarks: GOOSE FILLED THE WINDSHLD, IMPACTED A MOMENT LATER ON ROOF. TOOK OUT TCAS ANTENNA, DENTED SKIN, BLOOD ON VERT STABIL STARBOARD ANTENNA. NO TIME OUT OF SERVICE. ESTIMATED REPAIRS $2500 FOR ANTENNA AND SAME FOR REPAIRING MINOR DENT.
2004-09-30
Time: Day (09:41), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-1900 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N196NW, Flight: 8058, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 160 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-EComments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPER - ADI
Remarks: BLOOD ON TOP OF COWLING AND AT BASE OF L PROP
2002-04-03
Time: Day (15:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-177 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N30297, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 75 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Bald eagle, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Repair Costs: $50, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = MARK RITCHEY (x/xx/xx UPDATED COST CATEGORY)
Remarks: NO VISIBLE DMG
2000-12-12
Time: Day (11:10), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1115U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 300 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = ZEPHY/RYAN CAMPBELL
Remarks: HIT SML BROWN BIRDS. SAW 20. PAINT CHIPPED AND WING DENTED (SMALL).
2000-07-02
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N23735, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 15 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = ROCKY MOUNTAIN MOONEY LLC
Remarks: BIRD WAS HIT AS POWER WAS APPLIED FOR T/O ROLL
2000-05-26
Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-34 SENECA (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1054U, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7Comments: OPER = ZEPHYR AVTN LTD
Remarks: A/C DEPTD SHORTLY AFTER
1997-08-18
Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N22988, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: PACIRRemarks: HIT A BIRD ON ARRIVAL. NO DAMAGE. TIME = 0922 LCL
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