2S5 Waterville Airport | WATERVILLE, WA

Before you fly into 2S5

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,645'

MSL · field 2,645' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +17 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF 2S5

2S5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEAT (PANGBORN MEML) · 16.6 NM away. Conditions at 2S5 may differ.

METAR · KEAT

Observed 01:55Z

KEAT 280155Z AUTO 30020G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 32030/0058 SLP113 T01781017

Wind: 300° @ 20G27 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,702 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

2S5 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEAT (PANGBORN MEML) · 16.6 NM away. Conditions at 2S5 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 02:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KEAT 280206Z 2802/2824 30020G27KT P6SM FEW200 FM280500 30008KT P6SM SCT200 FM281700 28008KT P6SM BKN150

BASEVFR

28 02:00Z–28 05:00Z

Wind: 300° at 20 kt gusting 27 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 20,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

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

Location

From city: 1 NM NE
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TRENT MOYERS
Phone: 509-884-4700
Address: ONE CAMPBELL PARKWAY SUITE A, EAST WENATCHEE WA 98802

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

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300° · 20 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 25

250°M

Head/Tail

+17 kt

Crosswind

10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	70° / 250°	2,978 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	2,800'	2,800'	—	2,500'	—	—	20', road, 250' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 2
25	2,500'	2,500'	—	2,500'	—	—	—

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2S5 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2S5 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.12

S35·Okanogan Legion Airport·46.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.06

S10·Chelan Municipal Airport·13.4 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.12atS35Okanogan Legion Airport46.7 nm
Jet A$6.06atS10Chelan Municipal Airport13.4 nm

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
There is a hill on the south side of the runway in the transition surface.Show FAA
Runway shoulders are soft in wet weather.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
Pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA
There is a lighted wind tee.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2S5

Answer card

ICAO: 2S5
Name: WATERVILLE
Location: WATERVILLE, WASHINGTON
Elevation: 2,645 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,645 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 2,978 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 20°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 300° at 20 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

Waterville Airport (2S5) sits in Waterville, Washington. The field elevation is 2,645 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 2,978 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the working pattern at about 3,645 ft MSL. The airport is established on a hillier part of the area. A hill sits on the south side of the runway in the transition surface. Plan your arrival with that in mind, especially in marginal winds or if you are new to the strip.

Published remarks also note soft runway shoulders in wet weather. Keep that in mind if you are operating a heavier airplane or if the surface is damp. A lighted wind tee is available. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and ground support with the airport operator or the field directly before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Pilots must bring their own ropes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Waterville 2S5?

Waterville has one runway, 07/25. It is 2,978 ft long and asphalt.

What is the field elevation at 2S5?

The field elevation is 2,645 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because the airport sits at elevation before you even factor in temperature.

Is there a tower at Waterville Airport?

No. Waterville is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.

What is the pattern altitude at Waterville 2S5?

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does Waterville have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 2S5. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.

Are there any terrain or obstacle issues at Waterville?

Yes. Published remarks say there is a hill on the south side of the runway in the transition surface. That is worth factoring into your arrival and departure planning.

What should I know about runway conditions at Waterville when it is wet?

Published remarks say the runway shoulders are soft in wet weather. Stay on the paved surface and be conservative with taxi and rollout.

Are there FBOs on the field at Waterville?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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