4S6

VFR

TIETON STATE

RIMROCK · WASHINGTON

Elev
2,964'
Longest RWY
2,509'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4S6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,964'
MSL · field 2,964' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +3 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF 4S6

4S6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KYKM (YAKIMA AIR TRML/MCALLISTER FLD) · 24.3 NM away. Conditions at 4S6 may differ.

METAR · KYKM

Observed 00:53Z

KYKM 280053Z 33009KT 300V360 10SM BKN080 BKN095 BKN120 19/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01890011
Wind
330° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
4,193 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
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

From city
2 NM S
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WILSON
Address
PO BOX 47312, OLYMPIA WA 98504-7264

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
330° · 9 kt
RWY 02
023°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 023° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,964 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored23° / 203°2,509 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0233', trees, 30' from thr, 74' R of cntrln, slope 1
20199', trees, 894' from thr, 74' R of cntrln, slope 4

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
4S6 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • The airport is closed from 1 October to 1 June except for approved public safety and law enforcement helicopter operations. Be alert for airport winter recreation activities during closed periods. Military low approach only during closed periods.Show FAA
  • Vehicles, pedestrians, and animals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The ground rises to the northeast.Show FAA
  • Caution: mountainous terrain surrounds the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Trees are on top of the mountain or hill near runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots provide tiedown chains.Show FAA
  • 02/20The surface is grass and small gravel on runway 02/20.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4S6

Answer card
ICAO
4S6
Name
TIETON STATE
Location
RIMROCK, WASHINGTON
Elevation
2,964 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,964 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,509 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Tieton State Airport is in Rimrock, Washington. The field elevation is 2,964 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 2,509 ft long and surfaced with grass and small gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 3,964 ft MSL. The airport sits in mountainous terrain. The ground rises to the northeast. Trees are reported near runway 02 on the hill or mountain side. That makes the departure and arrival picture worth a careful look before you get there.

This field is closed from 1 October to 1 June except for approved public safety and law enforcement helicopter operations. During the closed period, expect airport winter recreation activity. Vehicles, pedestrians and animals may also be on or near the airport. Pilots should plan for a backcountry-style arrival and verify current status with the FAA Chart Supplement before going. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service details. Pilots also provide their own tiedown chains.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 4S6 and how long is it?
Tieten State has one runway, 02/20. It is 2,509 ft long and the surface is grass and small gravel.
Is 4S6 open year-round?
No. The airport is closed from 1 October to 1 June except for approved public safety and law enforcement helicopter operations. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a flight.
What is the pattern altitude at Tieton State Airport?
A published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,964 ft MSL.
Does 4S6 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 4S6. Verify current approach data in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
Is Tieton State Airport towered?
No. There is no control tower at 4S6. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I watch for on arrival to 4S6?
Mountainous terrain surrounds the airport. The ground rises to the northeast. Trees are also reported near runway 02, so plan your approach and departure with that in mind.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 4S6?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Can I expect vehicles or wildlife on the runway at 4S6?
Yes. The published remarks say vehicles, pedestrians and animals may be on or near the airport. Treat it like a shared-use field. Keep your scan tight.

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