Airports / Washington / EAT
Pangborn Memorial Airport.
Wenatchee, Washington · 1,249 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,249
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Grant County International Airport (MWH).
Overview
Pangborn Memorial Airport, listed as KEAT / EAT, is a mid-sized airport in Wenatchee, Washington. The airport sits 1,249 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into EAT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Grant County International Airport (MWH, 38 nm), Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM, 52 nm), and Tri Cities Airport (PSC, 81 nm). With a single 7,000-foot paved runway, EAT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from EAT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Wenatchee.
1 FBO serves KEAT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Pangborn Aviation Services
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00
- Unicom 123.000
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEAT
IATA
EAT
FAA / Local
EAT
Elevation
1,249 ft
Coordinates
47.3989° N · 120.2070° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 1,249 ft, EAT sits higher than 81% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,000 ft
- 12/307,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,000 ft
EAT's 7,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmMWHGrant County International AirportMoses Lake
- 52nmYKMYakima Air Terminal McAllister FieldYakima
- 81nmPSCTri Cities AirportPasco
- 85nmBFIKing County International Airport - Boeing FieldSeattle
- 85nmSEASeattle–Tacoma International AirportSeattle
- 86nmKEHKenmore Air Harbor LLC Seaplane BaseKenmore
Location
Open the full mapKEAT · Pangborn Memorial Airport · Wenatchee, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EAT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 532 nm | 1h 38m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 595 nm | 1h 47m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 716 nm | 2h 4m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 741 nm | 2h 7m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 760 nm | 2h 10m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 796 nm | 2h 15m |
| Denver (DEN) | 810 nm | 2h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EAT?
- Pangborn Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 7,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EAT?
- Pangborn Memorial Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Pangborn Memorial Airport?
- One FBO serves EAT: Pangborn Aviation Services. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to EAT?
- The closest alternate is Grant County International Airport (MWH), about 38 nm away, followed by Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EAT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 28m (458 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 38m (532 nm), San Francisco about 1h 47m (595 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.