McChord AFB, Washington Weather
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About McChord AFB, Washington
McChord AFB rests on land that was once a part of the ancient, sprawling forests of the Pacific Northwest, its existence defined by the vast, open skies overhead and the distant, snow-capped peaks that frame the horizon. It lies 2.9 miles south-south-east of Lakewood, WA (from Lakewood, WA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-south-west of Tacoma. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of cedar and fir, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from the surrounding landscape, even as the manicured grounds and orderly structures speak of human endeavor. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, often possesses a soft, diffused quality, painting the concrete and tarmac in hues of muted grey and pale gold, a gentle luminescence that seems to soak into the very soul of the place. The terrain, generally flat and broad, offers an unobstructed canvas for the immense aircraft that are the lifeblood of McChord AFB, their metallic forms glinting under the ever-present northwestern sky. The history of McChord AFB is intrinsically linked to the strategic imperatives of national defense, a testament to the foresight that chose this expanse for military operations. Established in the late 1930s, its growth mirrored the nation's deepening engagement in global affairs, transforming from a nascent airfield into a vital hub for air transport and aerial readiness. The local economy, while bolstered by the significant presence of the Air Force base, draws strength also from the rich agricultural heritage of Pierce County, where berry farms and timber operations still hold sway, their products often finding their way to markets far beyond the immediate vicinity. The nearby presence of the Nisqually River, a powerful waterway born from glacial melt, hints at the deeper geological forces that shaped this land, a constant, murmuring presence that underscores the dynamic nature of the region.
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| Location | McChord AFB, Pierce County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.133°N, 122.4923°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98438, 98439 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This McChord AFB, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for McChord AFB, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for McChord AFB includes coordinates 47.133000°N, 122.492300°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 98438, 98439. Telephone area code: 425. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
