Auburn, Washington — June 5th, 2026 — Mesotech International, Inc. has installed and commissioned an Airport Weather Advisor® AWOS-IIIPT Automated Weather Observing System at Auburn Municipal Airport - Dick Scobee Field (S50), a busy general aviation regional-reliever airport serving Washington’s Puget Sound region.
The new FAA-commissioned AWOS-IIIPT provides pilots, airport personnel, and the aviation community with continuous, real-time weather observations, including wind, temperature, visibility, cloud conditions, precipitation, and thunderstorm reporting. At an airport with significant daily aircraft activity, flight training, business aviation, medevac, law enforcement, charter, helicopter, and recreational operations, reliable local weather information is a critical component of safe and efficient flight operations.
Auburn Municipal Airport is one of the most active general aviation airports in the region, with approximately 330 based aircraft and an estimated 140,000 annual takeoffs and landings. As a public-use, general aviation regional-reliever airport, Auburn plays an important role in supporting access to the National Airspace System beyond scheduled commercial airline service.
The project was delivered in coordination with Colvico, Inc., the prime contractor for the Auburn AWOS project. Colvico is also completing the training and verification process to provide local maintenance support for the Mesotech AWOS, helping the airport build long-term, in-region support for the system.
Representatives from the he Federal Aviation Administration attended the commissioning to observe Mesotech’s AWOS technology in action and see firsthand the system’s capabilities in a live airport environment. The commissioning marked the successful completion of the FAA approval process for the new non-federal AWOS and brings Auburn Municipal Airport a modern, FAA-certified weather observing system designed for reliable aviation weather reporting.
“Mesotech is proud to support Auburn Municipal Airport with a modern AWOS-IIIPT system that strengthens safety and reliability for one of Washington’s most active general aviation communities,” said Tanner Landon, Sales Manager of Mesotech International, Inc. “This project is also a strong example of how airports, contractors, maintainers, and the FAA can work together to deliver critical aviation infrastructure and ensure it is supported locally for years to come.”
Mesotech’s Airport Weather Advisor® AWOS is remotely monitored by Mesotech’s support team, providing year-round visibility into system performance and helping ensure dependable operation. Live weather data is made available to pilots through radio broadcast, telephone, METAR dissemination where applicable, and Mesotech’s AWOS Live cloud platform at KS50.AWOS.Live.
With the new AWOS-IIIPT commissioned, Auburn Municipal Airport is equipped with advanced aviation weather technology to support safe operations, improved situational awareness, and continued growth in the Puget Sound aviation community.
About Mesotech International, Inc.
Mesotech International, Inc. is based in Sacramento, California, and has designed, manufactured, and installed meteorological monitoring systems for over 30 years. Mesotech’s flagship product is Airport Weather Advisor®, an FAA-certified and ICAO-compliant Automated Weather Observing System. Airport Weather Advisor® enhances flight safety for civil and military aviation through accurate, reliable automated weather reports delivered to pilots in the air and worldwide through Mesotech’s AWOS Live cloud platform.
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