Airports / Washington / OLM
Olympia Regional Airport.
Olympia, Washington · 209 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
39 ratings
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Operators based
209
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gray Army Air Field (GRF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Olympia Regional Airport, listed as KOLM / OLM, is a mid-sized airport in Olympia, Washington. The airport sits 209 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 OLM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Gray Army Air Field (GRF, 15 nm), McChord Air Force Base (TCM, 20 nm), and Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 22 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,500-foot paved runway, OLM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from OLM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Olympia.
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Field capability
ICAO
KOLM
IATA
OLM
FAA / Local
OLM
Elevation
209 ft
Coordinates
46.9694° N · 122.9030° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 209 ft, OLM sits lower than 50% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,500 ft
- 17/355,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/264,157 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,500 ft
OLM's 5,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- 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.
- 15nmGRFGray Army Air FieldFort Lewis/Tacoma
- 20nmTCMMcChord Air Force BaseTacoma
- 22nmTIWTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma
- 32nmPWTBremerton National AirportBremerton
- 38nmSEASeattle–Tacoma International AirportSeattle
- 42nmBFIKing County International Airport - Boeing FieldSeattle
Location
Open the full mapKOLM · Olympia Regional Airport · Olympia, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OLM 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) | 551 nm | 1h 41m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 562 nm | 1h 42m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 740 nm | 2h 7m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 792 nm | 2h 15m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 823 nm | 2h 19m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 840 nm | 2h 21m |
| Denver (DEN) | 899 nm | 2h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OLM?
- Olympia Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 5,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. 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 OLM?
- Olympia Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OLM?
- The closest alternate is Gray Army Air Field (GRF), about 15 nm away, followed by McChord Air Force Base (TCM) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OLM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 41m (551 nm), San Francisco about 1h 42m (562 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 48m (600 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.