Airports / Washington / TIW
Tacoma Narrows Airport.
Tacoma, Washington · 294 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
62 ratings
0
Operators based
294
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#16 / 50
Washington airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 62 Google ratings , ranked against 50 rated WA fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
McChord Air Force Base (TCM), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW / TIW) sits in Tacoma, Washington, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 294 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 TIW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are McChord Air Force Base (TCM, 9 nm), Gray Army Air Field (GRF, 11 nm), and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA, 15 nm). With a single 5,002-foot paved runway, TIW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from TIW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tacoma.
2 FBOs serve KTIW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Pavco Flight Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24-hour transient aircraft call-out service (1-800-645-3563)
- Unicom 122.95
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Skyport Aviation Gig Harbor
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7 days/week 07:00-19:00 (after-hours services by prior arrangement)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KTIW
IATA
TIW
FAA / Local
TIW
Elevation
294 ft
Coordinates
47.2674° N · 122.5773° 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 294 ft, TIW sits higher than 56% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,002 ft
- 17/355,002 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,002 ft
TIW's 5,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 9nmTCMMcChord Air Force BaseTacoma
- 11nmGRFGray Army Air FieldFort Lewis/Tacoma
- 15nmSEASeattle–Tacoma International AirportSeattle
- 15nmPWTBremerton National AirportBremerton
- 19nmBFIKing County International Airport - Boeing FieldSeattle
- 22nmOLMOlympia Regional AirportOlympia
Location
Open the full mapKTIW · Tacoma Narrows Airport · Tacoma, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TIW 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) | 544 nm | 1h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 579 nm | 1h 45m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 749 nm | 2h 9m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 805 nm | 2h 16m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 819 nm | 2h 18m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 837 nm | 2h 21m |
| Denver (DEN) | 894 nm | 2h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TIW?
- Tacoma Narrows Airport's longest paved runway is 5,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 TIW?
- Tacoma Narrows Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Tacoma Narrows Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve TIW: Pavco Flight Center and Skyport Aviation Gig Harbor. 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 TIW?
- The closest alternate is McChord Air Force Base (TCM), about 9 nm away, followed by Gray Army Air Field (GRF) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TIW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 40m (544 nm), San Francisco about 1h 45m (579 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 48m (600 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.