S10

VFR

LAKE CHELAN

CHELAN · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,263.1'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
VFR sectional · S10
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Before you fly into S10
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,263.1'
MSL · field 1,263.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF S10

S10 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEAT (PANGBORN MEML) · 30.0 NM away. Conditions at S10 may differ.

METAR · KEAT

Observed 07:55Z

KEAT 110755Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02220100 403170189
Wind
320° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,592 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 12 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
S10 · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
PAJA

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.

Airport notes

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

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S10

Answer card
ICAO
S10
Name
LAKE CHELAN
Location
CHELAN, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,263.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,263.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 12 kt
Favored runway now

Lake Chelan Airport sits in Chelan, Washington. Field elevation is 1,263.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,506 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. UNICOM is 122.95. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. The field has one on-field FBO, Chelan Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 are activated by CTAF.

This is a field where you want to brief the runway environment before arrival. Runway 20 is the preferred approach runway. Published remarks call out roads and other obstructions near both runway ends, with more detail on 02 and 20. Parachute jumping occurs on the airfield from May through October. For clearance delivery, Seattle ARTCC can be reached at 253-351-3694. Pilots should also bring their own ropes. Expect a non-towered pattern and verify current procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Lake Chelan (S10)?
S10 has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,506 ft long and asphalt. Runway 20 is the preferred approach runway.
Does Lake Chelan Airport have a control tower?
No. S10 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9 and UNICOM is 122.95.
What is the pattern altitude at S10?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic says otherwise. Field elevation is 1,263.1 ft MSL.
Are there any ILS approaches at Lake Chelan?
No ILS approaches are published for S10. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at S10?
Chelan Municipal Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What runway lighting is available at Lake Chelan?
Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 02/20. They are activated by CTAF.
Is there any runway obstruction information I should know at S10?
Yes. Published remarks note roads and other obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 20 has several items near the threshold area. Runway 02 also has a road close to the threshold plus a road sign and a utility box nearby.
Are there parachute operations at Lake Chelan?
Yes. Parachute jumping activities occur on the airfield from May through October. Plan extra vigilance in the pattern and on approach during that season.

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