Bowerman Airport — Hoquiam, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bowerman Airport (Hoquiam) is HQM — its ICAO code is KHQM.
Distance & flight time from HQM
Bowerman Airport
HQM is Bowerman Airport, serving Hoquiam, Washington, on the state's Pacific coast in Grays Harbor County. This airport supports general aviation, aerial firefighting operations, and limited air cargo tied to the region's timber and fishing industries. Hoquiam and neighboring Aberdeen form a historic logging community, and HQM has occasionally served as a base for aerial tanker operations during wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest. While it does not offer regular scheduled passenger airline service today, the airport remains a functional asset for regional emergency response, private pilots, and occasional charter flights along Washington's rugged coastal region.
Runways at Bowerman Airport (HQM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bowerman Airport (HQM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.775 MHz |
| CNTR | SEATTLE CNTR | 128.3 MHz |
| RDO | SEATTLE RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.7 MHz |
Airports near Bowerman Airport (HQM)
- Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) — 78.5 km (48.8 mi)
- Astoria Regional Airport (AST) — 90.5 km (56.2 mi)
- Gray Army Air Field (GRF) — 103.5 km (64.3 mi)
- Bremerton National Airport (PWT) — 105.6 km (65.6 mi)
- Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) — 108.0 km (67.1 mi)
- McChord Air Force Base (TCM) — 112.2 km (69.7 mi)
- Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) — 123.7 km (76.9 mi)
- William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM) — 131.9 km (82.0 mi)
HQM refers to Bowerman Airport in Hoquiam, Washington, on the state's Pacific coast. It is sometimes used as a staging point for wildfire aerial tanker operations rather than commercial passenger flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bowerman Airport?
The IATA code for Bowerman Airport is HQM.
What is the ICAO code for Bowerman Airport?
The ICAO code for Bowerman Airport is KHQM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.