70S Mead Flying Service Airport

Before you fly into 70S

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,505'

MSL · field 1,905' + 600 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +7 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 70S

70S does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSFF (FELTS FLD) · 6.4 NM away. Conditions at 70S may differ.

METAR · KSFF

Observed 00:53Z

KSFF 120053Z 22009G17KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02330000

Wind: 220° @ 9G17 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,235 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

70S does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSFF (FELTS FLD) · 6.4 NM away. Conditions at 70S may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KSFF 111739Z 1118/1218 21006KT P6SM FEW080 FM112000 22009G15KT P6SM FEW080 FM120200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 20:00Z

Wind: 210° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 8,000 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 N
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
Pattern altitude: 600 ft AGL · 2,505 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DOUG KELLY
Phone: 253-880-7805
Address: 22304 72ND STREET EAST, BUCKLEY WA 98321

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

220° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 16

161°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	161° / 341°	2,481 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	—	—	39', trees, 1470' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 32
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	40', trees, 890' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 70S MEAD FLYING SERVICE in MEAD, WASHINGTON, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

70S · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

70S · 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
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.00

S72·St Maries Municipal Airport·42.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.52

KGEG·Signature Aviation·12.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.00atS72St Maries Municipal Airport42.1 nm
Jet A$8.52atKGEGSignature Aviation12.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

NO WINT MAINT.
GND SOFT DURG SPRING.
FOR CD CTC SPOKANE APCH AT 509-742-2522

Approach & departure obstructions

34+3 FT FENCE AT 65 FT, ROAD AT 74 FT AND 2 FT SLP 27 FT LEFT.
16RWY MARKINGS FADED.
34RWY MARKINGS FADED.

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 70S

Answer card

ICAO: 70S
Name: MEAD FLYING SERVICE
Location: MEAD, WASHINGTON
Elevation: 1,905 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,505 ft MSL (600 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 2,481 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 19°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 220° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Mead Flying Service Airport (70S) sits in Mead, Washington at 1,905 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 2,481 ft long with asphalt pavement. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL, which is 2,505 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. Plan with that in mind if the weather is marginal. The published remarks also matter. Runway markings on both ends are faded. Runway 34 has a fence, a road and a small slope near the departure end. Ground can be soft during spring. There is no winter maintenance.

For clearance delivery, contact Spokane Approach at 509-742-2522. That is useful if you need help before departure or arrival. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Verify fuel and service options with the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF before you go. The airport sits in a high-elevation part of eastern Washington. Expect density altitude to be a real factor on warm days. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or operational updates before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 70S Mead Flying Service Airport?

Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL. That equals 2,505 ft MSL.

Is 70S towered?

No. Mead Flying Service Airport is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and check in early.

Does 70S have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 70S. If you need instrument guidance, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.

What is the longest runway at 70S?

The only runway is 16/34. It is 2,481 ft long and asphalt.

Are there any runway hazards at the ends of runway 34?

Yes. Published remarks note a 3 ft fence at 65 ft. A road is at 74 ft. A 2 ft slope is 27 ft left of the runway 34 end. Runway markings on 34 are also faded.

Is there winter maintenance at Mead Flying Service Airport?

No winter maintenance is published. Expect the surface and access to be less predictable in winter conditions.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at 70S?

Spokane Approach is listed for clearance delivery at 509-742-2522. Use that number if you need a clearance before departure.

Are there any on-field FBOs at 70S?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service and fuel availability.

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