Puyallup, WA (Pierce County-Thun Field) - KPLU

Airport last visited March 26, 2023

Pattern/Approach

From the central Puget Sound, you can approach from the northeast via Lake Tapps directly into the airport environment. From the northwest, you can thread your way between the SeaTac and McChord airspaces. Fly a standard left pattern for runways 17 and 35. Pattern altitude is 1538' MSL.

Parking and Fueling

Visitor parking slots are on the west ramp in front of SpanaFlight. Self service 100LL is available on the same ramp, between Spanaflight and Spencer Aircraft.

Transportion

A courtesy car is available from Spencer Aircraft, along with Hertz rentals.

Dining

The long-time Hangar Inn Restaurant closed in April 2019, with the Top Gun Bar & Grill now open. Good menu, nice outside seating in the summer for airplane viewing. 1-2-4-5.

Lodging

We haven't stayed in Puyallup overnight, since it's close to home, but Spencer Aircraft has deals with the local Hampton Inn in Puyallup.

To-Do

Spencer Aircraft has one of the largest aviation stores in the Northwest on the field, with an amazing selection of pilot and aircraft equipment. SpanaFlight provides maintenance support and aircraft annuals in the Pacific Northwest.