56S

VFR

SEASIDE MUNI

SEASIDE · OREGON

Elev
12'
Longest RWY
2,211'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 56S
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,012'
MSL · field 12' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 56S

56S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAST (ASTORIA RGNL) · 8.7 NM away. Conditions at 56S may differ.

METAR · KAST

Observed 01:55Z

KAST 280155Z AUTO A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197 PWINO CHINO RWY 08 VISNO RWY 08 $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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

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

Airport manager

Name
PAUL STULL
Address
989 BROADWAY, SEASIDE OR 97138

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 16
160°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 160° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,012 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34160° / 340°2,211 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1613', brush, 296' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 7
3412', road, 305' from thr, 35' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
56S · 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
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

  • Birds and elk are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16There is a 30-foot brushline from 0 to 200 feet at 110 feet left of the centerline on runway 16.Show FAA
  • 34At runway 34, there are 25-foot trees from 0 to 100 feet from the threshold, 80 to 100 feet right.Show FAA
  • 16The obstacle clearance slope is 29 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 16.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 56S

Answer card
ICAO
56S
Name
SEASIDE MUNI
Location
SEASIDE, OREGON
Elevation
12 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,012 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,211 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Seaside Muni sits in Seaside, Oregon. Field elevation is 12 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 2,211 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published runway lights on 16/34 are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. That helps for night ops. You still need to be ready to self-announce clearly on CTAF.

The published remarks matter here. There is a 30-foot brushline near runway 16. It sits left of centerline close to the threshold. Runway 16 also has a 29:1 obstacle clearance slope from the displaced threshold. Runway 34 has 25-foot trees near the threshold on the right side. Birds and elk are reported on and near the runway. For a first visit, plan for a short coastal strip with wildlife and obstacle awareness. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. If you need clearance delivery, Seattle ARTCC is listed in the remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Seaside Muni (56S)?
56S has one runway, 16/34. It is 2,211 ft long and asphalt.
Is there a control tower at 56S?
No. Seaside Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
Does Seaside Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 56S. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 56S?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at Seaside Muni?
Runway 16/34 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
What obstacles should I know about on runway 16 at 56S?
The remarks list a 30-foot brushline left of centerline near the runway 16 threshold. The obstacle clearance slope from the displaced threshold on runway 16 is 29:1.
What obstacles should I expect on runway 34 at Seaside Muni?
The remarks list 25-foot trees near the runway 34 threshold on the right side. Give yourself a careful look on short final.
Which FBOs are on the field at 56S?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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