Pierce County Airport, Thun Field, Puyallup, Washington
Located in central Pierce County, five miles from downtown Puyallup and the Washington State Fairgrounds, Pierce County Airport-Thun Field functions as a key community transportation and emergency services facility. The airport is home to popular community events, as well as a variety of businesses including the Top Gun Bar & Grill, and Safety in Motion Flight Center, which in addition to a robust fleet of airplanes, offers the County’s only full-motion flight simulator. With Mt. Rainier only 25 miles to the southeast, Pierce County Airport/Thun Field offers spectacular scenery from both the ground and the air. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike appreciate the location, the facilities, and the beautiful views of the airport with Mt. Rainier in the background.
Pierce County/Thun Field (KPLU)
16911 103rd Ave East, Unit 102 Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: (253) 840-5758 (Option 1)
Fax: (253) 200-6914
Email: info@simflightcenter.com
HOURS: 8am - 5pm (PST) Mon-Sat, 9am - 5pm Sundays
Airport Information
Identifier: KPLU
Unicom: 122.70
AWOS-3: 128.57
Airport Elev: 538 MSL
Approach: RNAV 35
Runway: 17/35 – 3,651 X 60
*Fuel: Self-serve, 100LL only
*The fuel island is located on the west side of the airport just east of the restaurant “Top Gun Bar & Grill.”
Get the Washington State Airport Guide, provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation HERE.
Our services at Pierce County Airport include:
Aircraft Management
Aircraft Maintenance and Service
Avionics Installations, Repairs, Modifications and Service
Aircraft Storage (20,000+ sq. ft. of climate-controlled hangar space)
Personalized Concierge Service, Lounge, Free Wifi, Car Rental, Parking, Hangars, and Pilot Supplies