Wings for Christ Airport

Wings for Christ Airport
IATA: none – ICAO: none – FAA LID: 0WN9
Summary
Airport type Private
Owner/Operator Lonnie Good
Sherry Good
Serves Okanogan County
Location Omak, Washington, United States
Elevation AMSL 1,000 ft / 305 m
Coordinates 48°25′49.67″N 119°29′9.81″W / 48.4304639°N 119.4860583°W / 48.4304639; -119.4860583Coordinates: 48°25′49.67″N 119°29′9.81″W / 48.4304639°N 119.4860583°W / 48.4304639; -119.4860583
Map
A western state is situated in a country, which is highlighted in a purple-like color.

Location of the airport's state, Washington, United States
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
16/34 1,055 322 Dirt

Wings for Christ Airport (FAA LID: 0WN9) is a private airport located 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Omak, Washington, a city in the Okanogan Country region of North America. It provides private general aviation services and has a 1,000 by 100 ft (305 by 30 m) runway numbered 16–34, but the nearby Omak Airport handles most of the city's aviation services.

History

It is owned and operated by Lonnie Good and Sherry Good, serving the Okanogan area itself.[1] As it is a private airport, permission is required prior to landing at the Wings for Christ Airport.[2] Rights for permanent public use of the Wings for Christ Airport were approved in January 2007.[2] The airport obtained no passengers in 2011.

No accidents or incidents have occurred at the Wings for Christ Airport throughout its history. Omak Airport—a public airport serving the same city—is generally used for the its public aviation services, having handled a number of these throughout its history. It is positioned 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) away from this airport.[2]

Facilities

The airport is located off Washington State Route 20 and Engh Road in Omak, 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of city center.[1] The airport maintains no facilities or services, and is generally used for private general aviation services.[1] Its airfield has a 1,000 by 100 ft (305 by 30 m) runway numbered 16–34.[1] The nearest radio navigation aids from the airport that help the airport's pilot in question are located in Omak itself; however, at the Omak Airport.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "FAA Airport Master Record for 0S7". Federal Aviation Administration. December 25, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "0WN9 – Wings For Christ Airport". AirNav. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
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