1S9

VFR

CHEWELAH MUNI

CHEWELAH · WASHINGTON

Elev
2,084'
Longest RWY
3,537'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1S9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,084'
MSL · field 2,084' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 1S9

1S9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDEW (DEER PARK) · 24.4 NM away. Conditions at 1S9 may differ.

METAR · KDEW

Observed 06:53Z

KDEW 280653Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP140 T00560011
Wind
150° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,492 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE MCLAUGHLIN
Address
2419C INDIAN RIDGE ROAD, CHEWELAH WA 99109

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 6 kt
RWY 17
170°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 170° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,084 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored170° / 350°3,537 ftASPH17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box right(4°)31', tree, 270' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 2
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1S9 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Deer and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • All traffic patterns are to the west.Show FAA
  • Lodging and food are available at the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 17 and runway 35 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL and Jet A fuel are available 24 hours by credit card self-service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17There is a 3-foot ditch plus 1 foot to 3 foot rocks and a road 56 feet from the threshold; 77 feet left, 14-foot trees 200 feet from the threshold; and a 10-foot sign 86 feet right, 53 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 approach slope is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided trees on the approach end of runway 17 are removed or the runway threshold is displaced to provide a 20 to 1 obstruction-free approach surface 15 feet over Sand Canyon Road.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1S9

Answer card
ICAO
1S9
Name
CHEWELAH MUNI
Location
CHEWELAH, WASHINGTON
Elevation
2,084 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,084 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,537 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Chewelah Muni sits in Chewelah, Washington at 2,084 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,537 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and weather in mind before you go.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or airport traffic advisories say otherwise. All traffic patterns are to the west. That matters here because the field has wildlife in the area. There are published obstructions near the approach end of runway 17. The runway 17 approach also has a displaced threshold note and a steep obstacle clearance note in the remarks, so review the current airport data before arrival.

Fuel is available on the field. The airport lists 100LL and Jet A with 24-hour credit card self-service. Lodging and food are also available at the airport. Runway lights on 17/35 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on both runway ends operates continuously. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC. If you are flying in for the first time, give yourself time to brief the west pattern, the terrain and obstruction notes and the wildlife risk on rollout and taxi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 1S9?
Pattern altitude is not published for Chewelah Muni. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or airport traffic advisories say otherwise.
Is Chewelah Muni towered?
No. 1S9 is an unattended airport with no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Does 1S9 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Chewelah Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What runway is available at Chewelah Muni and how long is it?
The airport has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,537 ft long and asphalt.
Which way are the traffic patterns at 1S9?
All traffic patterns are to the west. That is the published pattern direction for the field.
What fuel is available on the field at Chewelah Muni?
The airport lists 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours by credit card self-service.
What should I know about runway 17 at 1S9?
Runway 17 has published obstruction notes near the approach end. There is also a displaced threshold note and a steep approach-slope note, so brief the current Chart Supplement before you fly it.
What are the lighting details at Chewelah Muni?
Medium intensity runway lights on 17/35 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 17 and runway 35 operates continuously.

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