S18

MVFR

FORKS

FORKS · WASHINGTON

Elev
299'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:44Z
VFR sectional · S18
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Before you fly into S18
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,299'
MSL · field 299' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF S18

S18 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUIL (QUILLAYUTE) · 6.7 NM away. Conditions at S18 may differ.

METAR · KUIL

Observed 02:44Z

KUIL 280244Z AUTO VRB06KT 4SM BR SCT007 BKN015 OVC022 09/09 A3006 RMK AO2 T00940089
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-523 ft
Ceiling
1,500 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CARYN DEPEW
Address
FORKS CITY HALL, 500 EAST DIVISION STREET, FORKS WA 98331

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
000° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
S18 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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.

General notes

  • The parallel taxiway is marked with reflectors.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22All traffic patterns are north of the field.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is a 4-foot sign 70 feet from the threshold, 90 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 04There is a row of Jersey barriers 142 feet east of the centerline extending the full length of the runway. There is a 4-foot sign 61 feet from the threshold, 115 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 5/15/59.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own tie-downs.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager phone extension is 240.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S18

Answer card
ICAO
S18
Name
FORKS
Location
FORKS, WASHINGTON
Elevation
299 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,299 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Forks Airport (S18) sits in Forks, Washington. The field elevation is 299 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks say all traffic patterns are north of the field. That matters here because the airport also has wildlife on and near the airport. The parallel taxiway is marked with reflectors. There are also reported obstructions near the runway environment, including Jersey barriers east of the centerline plus signs near both thresholds. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Bring your own tie-downs. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. If you need current airport status, tie-down guidance, or local operating details, call the airport operator directly before departure. The manager extension is 240.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Forks Airport (S18)?
The field elevation is 299 ft MSL. That is the number to use when you are checking local density altitude and pattern planning.
Does S18 have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts block. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing there.
Is there an ILS at Forks Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for S18. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at S18?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower or CTAF details at Forks Airport?
There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Use that frequency for local traffic calls and verify any changes with the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Which way are the traffic patterns at Forks?
Published remarks say all traffic patterns are north of the field. That is the key local note to brief before arrival.
Are there any obstructions or hazards near the runway area at S18?
Yes. Published remarks mention Jersey barriers east of the runway centerline plus signs near both thresholds. Wildlife is also on and near the airport, so keep your scan active on taxi and final.
Who handles clearance delivery for Forks Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. If you need local airport details or tie-down guidance, call the airport operator directly.

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