S16

VFR

COPALIS STATE

COPALIS · WASHINGTON

Elev
1'
Longest RWY
3,560'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S16
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,001'
MSL · field 1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +0 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF S16

S16 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHQM (BOWERMAN FLD) · 14.7 NM away. Conditions at S16 may differ.

METAR · KHQM

Observed 23:53Z

KHQM 272353Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM FEW029 OVC036 12/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP188 60001 T01170078 10122 20106 51005
Wind
250° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-557 ft
Ceiling
3,600 ft AGL
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 NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WILSON
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

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 10 kt
RWY 14
142°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 142° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,001 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored142° / 322°3,560 ftSAND14 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
142', other, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
S16 · 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
  • Not published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The runway is available when the tide is low.Show FAA
  • Vehicles, pedestrians, and animals are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14There is a rock obstruction near runway 14.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is closed to vehicles from April 15 through the day after Labor Day.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S16

Answer card
ICAO
S16
Name
COPALIS STATE
Location
COPALIS, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,001 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,560 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Copalis State Airport is in Copalis, Washington. The field elevation is 1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 3,560 ft long and surfaced with sand. No tower is published here. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The runway is available when the tide is low. That matters here more than at most strips. The airport also has a rock obstruction near runway 14. Vehicles, pedestrians and animals may be on or near the runway. The airport is closed to vehicles from April 15 through the day after Labor Day. This is a low-elevation coastal strip, so tide timing and runway condition should be part of your preflight planning.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan on confirming services with the airport operator before you go. For a first visit, treat this as a short-field coastal landing with active surface and access issues. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local notes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Copalis State Airport (S16)?
S16 has one runway, 14/32. It is 3,560 ft long and surfaced with sand.
Is there a tower at S16 Copalis State Airport?
No tower is published for S16. Use CTAF 122.9 and monitor the field closely on arrival and departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Copalis State Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Copalis State Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for S16. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
When is the runway usable at Copalis State Airport?
The runway is available when the tide is low. That is the key operating limit at this field. Tide planning matters before you launch.
Are there any hazards on or near the runway at S16?
Yes. The published remarks note a rock obstruction near runway 14. They also say vehicles, pedestrians and animals may be on or near the runway.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Copalis State Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Is Copalis State Airport open to vehicles year-round?
No. The airport is closed to vehicles from April 15 through the day after Labor Day. Plan ground access around that restriction.

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