8S2

VFR

CASHMERE-DRYDEN

CASHMERE · WASHINGTON

Elev
857.6'
Longest RWY
1,800'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8S2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,857.6'
MSL · field 857.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +13 · X/W 15 kt R

METAR & TAF 8S2

8S2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEAT (PANGBORN MEML) · 13.3 NM away. Conditions at 8S2 may differ.

METAR · KEAT

Observed 00:55Z

KEAT 280055Z AUTO 32020G29KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 31031/0036 SLP106 T01941033
Wind
320° @ 20G29 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,630 ft
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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GINA SMITH
Address
5500 AIRPORT ROAD, CASHMERE WA 98815

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
320° · 20 kt
RWY 25
250°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
15 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 250° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,858 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored70° / 250°1,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0754', trees, 318' from thr, 107' R of cntrln, slope 2
2550', trees, 524' from thr, 21' R of cntrln, slope 6

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
8S2 · 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
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Exit the runway at taxiways only.Show FAA
  • Ground vehicles and pedestrians use taxiways for hangar access.Show FAA
  • Radio control model activity is permitted on the west end of the airport.Show FAA
  • Trees are in the primary surface of runway 07.Show FAA
  • Numerous objects are in the transitional surfaces.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated beacon is on frequency 121.7.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 07/25 are activated on frequency 121.7.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07At runway 07, there is a 4-foot fence 100 feet left, from 200 to 100 feet; and a 5-foot fence 109 feet right, from 65 to 200 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 25At runway 25, there is a 4-foot fence 90 feet, 40 feet left and right; a road at 90 feet; 25 to 30 foot trees at 150 feet, 60 feet right; and a 3-foot sign 22 feet from the threshold, 79 feet left.Show FAA
  • 25Approach slope measured from displaced threshold is 28 to 1 for runway 25.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to May 1959.Show FAA
  • Tiedowns are pilot provided.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8S2

Answer card
ICAO
8S2
Name
CASHMERE-DRYDEN
Location
CASHMERE, WASHINGTON
Elevation
857.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,857.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 1,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Cashmere-Dryden Airport (8S2) sits in Cashmere, Washington. Field elevation is 857.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 1,800 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the chart data, so use standard light-piston pattern planning at 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,857.6 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Medium intensity runway lights on 07/25 are activated on 121.7. The beacon is also on 121.7.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Tiedowns are pilot provided. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. The runway has several published obstructions near both ends. Trees are also in the primary surface of runway 07. Exit the runway at taxiways only. Ground vehicles and pedestrians use taxiways for hangar access. This is a non-towered field with local traffic on CTAF, so a careful scan on final and after landing matters here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8S2?
The chart data does not publish a pattern altitude for 8S2. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,857.6 ft MSL at this field.
Does Cashmere-Dryden Airport have a control tower?
No. 8S2 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make normal position calls. Watch for local traffic, ground vehicles and pedestrians using taxiways for hangar access.
Is there an ILS at 8S2?
No ILS approaches are published for 8S2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at Cashmere-Dryden Airport?
Runway 07/25 is the only runway. It is 1,800 ft long and asphalt. The published magnetic headings are 90° and 270°.
How do you turn on the runway lights at 8S2?
Medium intensity runway lights on 07/25 are activated on 121.7. The activated beacon is also on 121.7.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 8S2?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What runway hazards should I know about at 8S2?
The published remarks list fences, trees, a road and a sign near the runway ends. Trees are also in the primary surface of runway 07. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Can I get clearance delivery help for 8S2?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest details before departure.

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