KELN Bowers Fld Ellensburg

Before you fly into KELN

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,597.2'

MSL · field 1,763.2' + 834 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 29

H/W +21 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KELN

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KELN 280053Z AUTO 31021G33KT 10SM SCT120 14/02 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 31037/0014 SLP131 T01440022

Wind: 310° @ 21G33 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 2,091 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KELN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEAT (PANGBORN MEML) · 25.5 NM away. Conditions at KELN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KEAT 272330Z 2800/2824 30008KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 FM280300 31011KT P6SM FEW200 FM281000 30008KT P6SM SCT200 FM281700 28008KT P6SM BKN150

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 300° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 12,000 ft, Few clouds 7,000 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.

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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: 2 NM N
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
Pattern altitude: 834 ft AGL · 2,597 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: ELN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOSHUA FREDRICKSON
Phone: 509-962-7523
Address: 411 N. RUBY ST, SUITE #1, ELLENSBURG WA 98926

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA: SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0700-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 21 kt

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RWY 29

297°M

Head/Tail

+21 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29Favored	117° / 297°	4,300 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
29	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box right(3°)	—	—

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 29

KELN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 29

KELN · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: CHTR,INSTR

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.37

1S5·Sunnyside Municipal Airport·48.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.35

KEPH·Ephrata Municipal Airport·44.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Mt. Stuart Aviation 123.000(509) 273-1701 WebsitePhillips 6614d ago	$7.20	$8.10SS $7.70	—

Mt. Stuart Aviation
123.000(509) 273-1701
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100LL
$7.20
Jet A
$8.10

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.37at1S5Sunnyside Municipal Airport48.3 nmsave $0.83
Jet A$6.35atKEPHEphrata Municipal Airport44.4 nmsave $1.75

Airport notes

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

General notes

Taxiways Alpha, Charlie, and Echo are closed.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
100LL and Jet A self-service are available with credit card. Full service Jet A is available upon request.Show FAA
Extensive flight training occurs at or below 7,500 feet within 10 nautical miles of ELN. Monitor frequency 123.0.Show FAA
Distance to go markers are located on the north side of runway 11/29.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 11/29. The PAPI on runway 29 is activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

11/29Runway 11/29 has a 1,460 foot stopway at the northwest end.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 15 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 · KELN

Answer card

ICAO: KELN
Name: BOWERS FLD
Location: ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON
Elevation: 1,763.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,597.2 ft MSL (834 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 11/29 · 4,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 310° at 21 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 29

Bowers Fld sits in Ellensburg, Washington. The field elevation is 1,763.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 11/29, which is 4,300 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 834 ft AGL, which is 2,597.2 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Expect a busy training environment. The Chart Supplement notes extensive flight training within 10 NM of ELN at or below 7,500 ft. Monitor 123.0 closely. Taxiways Alpha, Charlie and Echo are closed. Runway 11/29 has a 1,460 ft stopway at the northwest end. Medium intensity runway lights are on 11/29. The PAPI for runway 29 is activated by CTAF.

Mt. Stuart Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL and Jet A are available with credit card. Full service Jet A is available on request. Tiedowns are pilot provided. For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan for are the training traffic. Also plan for the non-towered pattern. Plan for the runway and taxiway closures. If you need clearance delivery help and cannot reach Flight Service, the published remark says to contact Seattle ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KELN?

Pattern altitude is 834 ft AGL. That works out to 2,597.2 ft MSL at Bowers Fld.

Does KELN have a tower?

No. KELN is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.

What runway is longest at Bowers Fld?

Runway 11/29 is the only runway. It is 4,300 ft long. The runway headings are 133° and 313° magnetic.

Is there an ILS at KELN?

No ILS approaches are published at KELN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Which fuel is available on the field at KELN?

Mt. Stuart Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL and Jet A are available with credit card. Full service Jet A is available on request.

What are the KELN radio frequencies?

CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. The remarks also say to monitor 123.0 because of extensive flight training near the field.

Are any taxiways closed at KELN?

Yes. Taxiways Alpha, Charlie and Echo are closed. Plan your taxi carefully. Verify the current field layout before arrival.

What should I know before flying into KELN for the first time?

Expect a busy training area within 10 NM of ELN at or below 7,500 ft. The field is non-towered. The runway is 4,300 ft. Runway 11/29 has a stopway at the northwest end.

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