Tri Cities Airport

KPSC / PSC

Pasco, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
14:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPSC 041453Z 12004KT 10SM FEW060 OVC080 09/08 A2982 RMK AO2 RAE36 SLP098 P0000 60000 T00940083 58016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 410 ft
FEW 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,410 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,410 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (410 ft)
Pressure Alt
508 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -114 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPSC 041122Z 0412/0512 VRB05KT P6SM -RA OVC070 FM042000 24015G25KT P6SM -RA OVC100 FM050200 24014KT P6SM VCSH BKN250 FM050600 24014KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Light Rain
20:00Z FM042000
+5h
VFR 240° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Light Rain
02:00Z FM050200
+11h
VFR 240° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PSC
03L
21R
03R
21L
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03L/21R 7,711 ft 150 ft ASP 46°
1.1 kt 3.8 kt
74° angle
03R/21L 4,423 ft 75 ft ASP 46°
1.1 kt 3.8 kt
74° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
7,703 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPSC

4,521 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.3%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
3.6%

Tri Cities Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 29.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
2.6%
E
5.6%
SE
5.2%
S
6.7%
SW
15%
W
5.8%
NW
16%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.2°C
Range: -9°C to 33°C
-9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,521 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tri Cities Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPSC
IATA Code: PSC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 410 ft MSL

Location

City: Pasco
Country: US
Latitude: 46.264702°
Longitude: -119.119003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 7,711 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 4,423 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,703 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tri Cities Airport

Overview

Tri Cities Airport serves the metropolitan area of Pasco, Washington, situated in the southeastern part of the state. As a medium-sized airport with three paved runways, it supports diverse aviation operations including commercial, general aviation, and potentially regional cargo services. The airport's elevation of 410 feet MSL provides a moderate terrain profile for aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tri Cities Airport demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 74.9% of observations. Prevailing southwest winds at an average of 6.8 knots characterize the airport's wind environment, with occasional gusts up to 33 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 33°C indicate potential need for temperature-related performance calculations, particularly during summer and winter operations.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial lengths: 03L/21R at 7711 feet, 12/30 at 7703 feet, and 03R/21L at 4423 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components between 3.6 and 4.9 knots. The geographic location suggests potential interaction with regional terrain and Columbia River Basin meteorological patterns.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions, with good average visibility of 9.1 statute miles. Seasonal considerations show October, September, and December as optimal VFR months. Fog occurs in 3.7% of observations, and visibility drops below 3 statute miles in 2.2% of cases, suggesting potential requirement for instrument approach capabilities during certain periods.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.