Pierce County/Thun Field (KPLU)

Puyallup, WA

Airport Information

Flight Category:
Unavailable
Winds:
Unavailable
Clouds:
Unavailable
Visibility:
Unavailable
Elevation:
537.6 ft (163.9 m)
Ctrl Tower:
Yes (0700-2100)
Runways:
17/35 (3651x60)
Pierce County/thun Field Pilot Reviews:

Donald

July 29, 2025

Enjoyable small airport. The FBO lacks a crew car, contrary to what Foreflight indicates. Secure the gate code prior to arrival if coming after hours, as it is not posted on the in...

Ashley

January 25, 2025

One must call to have the breakers activated. The attendant was quite rude and proceeded to take photographs of my brother and myself. Following that, she photographed the aircraft...

FBOs & Fuel

Fuel:
100LL
$6.10
Self Service
Fees:
Tie Down:
From $5.00
Pricing is the lowest per category. Always confirm with FBO staff.
SpanaFlight Aviation FBO Pilot Reviews:

Ashley

December 4, 2025

Excellent facility. The team at SpanaFlight is consistently helpful. There is a gate, but the access code is publicly known. Just ask any staff member, and they will readily provid...

Timothy

September 27, 2025

Flew a PC-12 into Thun Field (KPLU) on a Friday afternoon. After several telephone conversations, I arrived and the FBO was empty. I was expecting two rental cars, but, since the F...

Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 17
Dimensions:
3651x60
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
537.4ft
Traffic Pattern:
Left
Approach Lighting:
Standard approach lighting
Displaced Threshold:
0ft
17

Recent Arrivals

Recent Departures

Radio Frequencies

AWOS:
128.575 MHz
CTAF:
122.700 MHz
UNICOM:
122.700 MHz
Seattle Approach:
126.5
Seattle Departure:
126.5
Seattle Clearance Delivery:
121.85 MHz

Remarks

APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt reil runways 17 & 35; papi runways 17 & 35 and mirl runway 17/35 -CTAF.

For cd contact seattle approach at 206-214-4723.

Fuel Types Available: Fuel available 24 hours with credit card.

Noise sensitive all quadrants.

Storage Facilities: Pilots bring own tie-downs.

Ultralights prohibited.