6S9 Stehekin State Airport

Before you fly into 6S9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,230'

MSL · field 1,230' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 13

H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 6S9

6S9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOMK (OMAK) · 48.5 NM away. Conditions at 6S9 may differ.

METAR · KOMK

Observed 02:53Z

KOMK 120253Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02440011 56012

Wind: 180° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 1°C
Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,630 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

6S9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEAT (PANGBORN MEML) · 60.5 NM away. Conditions at 6S9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KEAT 111739Z 1118/1218 30008KT P6SM SKC FM111900 14005KT P6SM SKC FM120000 30014G20KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 19:00Z

Wind: 300° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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: 3 NM NW
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOHN WILSON
Phone: 360-618-2477
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

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 13

132°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	132° / 312°	2,630 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', road, 150' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	84', trees, 1006' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 11

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 6S9 STEHEKIN STATE in STEHEKIN, WASHINGTON, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

6S9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

6S9 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.34

S10·Chelan Municipal Airport·42.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.06

S10·Chelan Municipal Airport·42.5 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.34atS10Chelan Municipal Airport42.5 nm
Jet A$6.06atS10Chelan Municipal Airport42.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

ARPT CLSD 1 OCT-1 JUN, EXC FOR PUB SAFETY/LAW ENFOCEMENT HOPS. NO MIL USE EXC EMERG.
VEHICLES, PEDESTRIANS, AND ANIMALS ON & INVOF RY.
CAUTION--DENSITY ALTITUDE.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Approach & departure obstructions

31TREES IN THE APPROACH AREA
31RWY 31 EXTEND TOUCHDOWN 3OOFT PAST THRSHOLD ROUGH SURFACE

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 59.
PILOTS PROVD OWN TIEDOWN CHAINS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6S9

Answer card

ICAO: 6S9
Name: STEHEKIN STATE
Location: STEHEKIN, WASHINGTON
Elevation: 1,230 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,230 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 2,630 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 20°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 13

Stehekin State Airport is in Stehekin, Washington. The field elevation is 1,230 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 2,630 ft long and turf. 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. On this field that puts the pattern near 2,230 ft MSL. The airport sits in a mountain setting. Density altitude is a real factor here. Trees are in the approach area for runway 31. Runway 31 also has a rough surface and extends touchdown 300 feet past the threshold. Expect wildlife, people, vehicles and other activity near the runway. This is not a place to get casual on short final.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Pilots should plan to be self-sufficient. The remarks also say to provide your own tiedown chains. The airport is closed from 1 October to 1 June except for public safety and law enforcement hops. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Stehekin State Airport and how long is it?

6S9 has one runway. It is runway 13/31 and it is 2,630 ft long. The surface is turf.

Is there a tower at Stehekin State Airport?

No. 6S9 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.

Does Stehekin State Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 6S9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at 6S9?

A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 2,230 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Are there any runway hazards at Stehekin State Airport?

Yes. Trees are in the approach area for runway 31. The remarks also say runway 31 extends touchdown 300 feet past the threshold with a rough surface.

Is Stehekin State Airport open year-round?

No. The airport is closed from 1 October to 1 June except for public safety and law enforcement hops. Check the current Chart Supplement before planning a trip.

Which FBOs are on the field at 6S9?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

What should I know before landing at Stehekin State Airport?

Plan for density altitude, a turf runway and activity near the runway. The remarks also say pilots provide their own tiedown chains. Do not assume ground support is available.

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