FEATURED AIRSTRIP: OLYMPIC FIELD, WA

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. 

The RAF is pleased to feature Olympic Field, between Port Townsend and Sequim, Washington, and announce the completion of its newest amenity, a multi-purpose solar kiosk for charging devices and displaying information. This project was supported by RAF Supporter Sherry Sherod who funded this and other airfield kiosks in memory of her husband, bush pilot William Neal Sherod. RAF Supporter and Oregon Ambassador Kevin Johnson volunteered to manage construction and installation.

RAF Washington Liaison Ray Ballantyne had coordinated this and a previous RAF-funded off-grid solar shower house project with airfield owners Ryan and Marianne Larrance, who graciously provide the water source. In addition to RAF volunteers Johnson and Jay PerryCook, local EAA Chapter 430 volunteers helped on that project.

The 2,759-ft turf airfield is paralleled by an equally long stretch of water for aircraft float operations. Now, in addition to a secluded place to pitch tents close to Olympic National Park, campers can enjoy the shower house and charging kiosk. The 126-mile Olympic Discovery Trail can be accessed down the hill from Olympic Field’s campground. It follows the Old Seattle & North Coast Railroad grade, making it an easy biking, running, or hiking route.

Olympic Airfield lies a dozen miles southwest of Washington State’s “rain shadow” town of Sequim, the ideal environment to have earned the title, “Lavender Capital of North America.” Maybe if the breeze is just right, you can drift off to its relaxing essence.

For more information and permission contact details, see the Airfield Guide.

Submitted July 30, 2025

By Carmine Mowbray