5S5

VFR

LAKE BILLY CHINOOK

CULVER · OREGON

Elev
2,695'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
VFR sectional · 5S5
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Before you fly into 5S5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,695'
MSL · field 2,695' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5S5

5S5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRDM (ROBERTS FLD) · 17.5 NM away. Conditions at 5S5 may differ.

METAR · KRDM

Observed 01:56Z

KRDM 280156Z 30011G20KT 10SM OVC085 14/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01441044
Wind
300° @ 11G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
3,147 ft
Ceiling
8,500 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
6 NM W
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROY ECKELMAN

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
300° · 11 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5S5 · 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

  • Animals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Runways 16 and 34 have restricted runway sight distance.Show FAA
  • The grass area south of the runway is not for aircraft operations.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16There is a 3-foot rock berm at 0 to 30 feet from the runway end and 60 to 85 feet left of centerline. There is an 18-foot road at 65 feet crossing the centerline. There are 20-foot trees at 130 to 200 feet from the runway end and 80 to 125 feet left and right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 has nonstandard displaced threshold markings; runways 16 and 34 have nonstandard runway markings with no numbers or centerline.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 approach ratio is 25 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Frequency is 122.900.Show FAA
  • 16/34Loose gravel is on the surface at various locations along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5S5

Answer card
ICAO
5S5
Name
LAKE BILLY CHINOOK
Location
CULVER, OREGON
Elevation
2,695 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,695 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 11 kt
Favored runway now

Lake Billy Chinook Airport (5S5) is in Culver, Oregon. The field elevation is 2,695 ft MSL. This is a non-towered airport with CTAF on 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local procedures before you arrive.

The airport has no runways listed in the facts block. Published remarks still matter here. Runway 16 has loose gravel along parts of the surface. It also has nonstandard displaced threshold markings. Runways 16 and 34 have nonstandard runway markings with no numbers or centerline. Runway 16 also has restricted sight distance on approach. There is a rock berm. There is a road crossing near the runway end. Trees are near the approach area. The grass area south of the runway is not for aircraft operations. Animals are reported on and near the airport.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival for current services. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. This is a high-elevation field, so plan for performance and density altitude. Verify the current runway condition, markings and any local operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Lake Billy Chinook (5S5)?
The field elevation is 2,695 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because density altitude can climb fast at this elevation.
Is Lake Billy Chinook Airport towered?
No. The airport is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announce procedures.
What frequency do pilots use at 5S5?
CTAF is 122.9. The published remarks repeat that frequency, so make that your primary local traffic call frequency.
Are there any ILS approaches at 5S5?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you launch.
What should I know about the runway surface at Lake Billy Chinook?
Published remarks say loose gravel is present along parts of the runway surface. Runway 16 also has nonstandard displaced threshold markings, so verify the current condition before landing.
Are there runway obstructions or sight distance issues at 5S5?
Yes. The remarks mention a rock berm near the runway end. They also mention a road crossing near the centerline and trees near the approach area. Runways 16 and 34 also have restricted runway sight distance.
Is there an FBO on the field at Lake Billy Chinook?
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 get clearance delivery from the airport at 5S5?
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. If you need current IFR handling details, verify them with the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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