S23 Ione Muni Airport

Before you fly into S23

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,109.5'

MSL · field 2,109.5' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF S23

S23 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSZT (SANDPOINT) · 41.9 NM away. Conditions at S23 may differ.

METAR · KSZT

Observed 06:55Z

KSZT 280655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 05/02 A2995 RMK AO2

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 5°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,379 ft
Ceiling: 11,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

S23 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCOE (COEUR D'ALENE/PAPPY BOYINGTON FLD) · 60.9 NM away. Conditions at S23 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KCOE 280526Z 2806/2906 15010KT P6SM BKN090 OVC120 FM281500 18007KT P6SM FEW050 OVC060 FM282000 21007KT P6SM OVC100

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 15:00Z

Wind: 150° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 12,000 ft, Broken 9,000 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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

Airport manager

Name: DAN NUTT
Phone: 509-690-2580
Address: PO BOX 498, IONE WA 99139

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

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Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 15

147°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33	147° / 327°	3,643 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	3,421'	3,421'	3,421'	3,421'	—	—	8', fence, 210' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1
33	3,644'	3,644'	3,644'	3,421'	—	—	—

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

Chart Supplement

S23 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

S23 · CHART_SUPP

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: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.90

63S·Colville Municipal Airport·21.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.30

65S·Northern Air·44.3 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.90at63SColville Municipal Airport21.1 nm
Jet A$6.30at65SNorthern Air44.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

The airport is used for seasonal wildland fire support.Show FAA
Wildlife is in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

15Runway 15/33 markings are faded.Show FAA
H1Heliport H1 markings are faded.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 · S23

Answer card

ICAO: S23
Name: IONE MUNI
Location: IONE, WASHINGTON
Elevation: 2,109.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,109.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 3,643 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 20°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Ione Muni (S23) sits in Ione, Washington. The field elevation is 2,109.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 3,643 ft long and asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-piston pattern at about 3,109.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify before you fly. Magnetic variation is 20°. Runway headings in the facts are magnetic.

Published remarks matter here. Seattle ARTCC handles clearance delivery by phone. The airport is used for seasonal wildland fire support. Wildlife is in the vicinity of the runway. Runway 15/33 markings are faded. Heliport H1 markings are also faded. Tiedowns are pilot provided. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan on bringing what you need and contact the airport operator or the field directly for current services before arrival. The field sits in a higher-elevation part of Washington, so performance planning should account for density altitude, runway length and local terrain. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at S23 Ione Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 3,109.5 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Is S23 towered or non-towered?

S23 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

Does Ione Muni have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for S23. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

What is the longest runway at S23 and how long is it?

Runway 15/33 is the only runway. It is 3,643 ft long and asphalt.

What should I know about runway conditions at Ione Muni?

The published remarks say runway 15/33 markings are faded. Wildlife is also in the vicinity of the runway, so keep a sharp scan on rollout and taxi.

Are there any FBOs on the field at S23?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current services.

How do I get clearance for S23?

For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Use that if you need IFR coordination before departure or arrival.

Is there anything special about operating into S23 in fire season?

Yes. The airport is used for seasonal wildland fire support. Expect the field to be busy or restricted at times, so verify current conditions with the airport operator before you launch.

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