William R Fairchild International Airport — Port Angeles, United States

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Looking for the Port Angeles airport code? William R Fairchild International Airport's IATA code is CLM (ICAO: KCLM).

Distance & flight time from CLM

William R Fairchild International Airport

Despite its grand international designation, CLM handles a modest slate of small commuter flights linking Port Angeles to Seattle, reflecting the airport's role as a lifeline for Washington's isolated Olympic Peninsula rather than any significant overseas traffic. The airport honors William Fairchild, a Port Angeles native and aviator who died during World War II. Port Angeles itself serves as the primary jumping-off point for visitors heading into Olympic National Park's rainforests and mountains, and also hosts a ferry terminal connecting to Victoria, British Columbia, across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The field's runway, originally built up during wartime for military use, now mostly accommodates small turboprops, private aircraft, and floatplane traffic typical of the Pacific Northwest's more remote coastal communities.

Runways at William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09/276347 ft (1935 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP
13/313255 ft (992 m)50 ft (15 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DWHIDBEY APP/DEP118.2 MHz
ASOSASOS135.175 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL124.15 MHz
RDOSEATTLE RDO122.6 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123 MHz

Airports near William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM)

CLM's long runway, a legacy of its World War II-era construction, is oversized relative to today's light commuter traffic, and the field lies only a few miles from downtown Port Angeles on Washington's northern coastline.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for William R Fairchild International Airport?

The IATA code for William R Fairchild International Airport is CLM.

What is the ICAO code for William R Fairchild International Airport?

The ICAO code for William R Fairchild International Airport is KCLM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.