S36

MVFR

CREST AIRFIELD

COVINGTON · WASHINGTON

Elev
472'
Longest RWY
3,288'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S36
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,472'
MSL · field 472' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF S36

S36 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRNT (RENTON MUNI) · 10.4 NM away. Conditions at S36 may differ.

METAR · KRNT

Observed 17:53Z

KRNT 271753Z 20007KT 10SM OVC024 12/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01170067 10122 20100 53009 $
Wind
200° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
89 ft
Ceiling
2,400 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 SSE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF MILLER
Address
29300 179TH PLACE SE, P.O. BOX 7282, COVINGTON WA 98042-7282

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 7 kt
RWY 15
151°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 151° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,472 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored151° / 331°3,288 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1576', trees, 901' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9
33107', trees, 1560' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 12

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
S36 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Trees are on both sides of the runway in the transitional surface.Show FAA
  • Touch-and-go landings are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Trees are on both sides of runway 15/33.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed when there is snow on the runway.Show FAA
  • Night operations use runway 15, wind and weather permitting.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour credit card fuel is available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 33There are trees 95 feet tall in the primary surface from 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, 120 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 15There are trees in the primary surface, parked aircraft in the primary surface on both sides of the runway, and a 3 foot sign 92 feet to the left and 27 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 33Runway 33 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 15Runway 15 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 15Runways 15 and 33 have nonstandard markings with numbers and centerline only; markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 33Runway 33 approach ratio is 6 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilots must bring their own tiedowns.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S36

Answer card
ICAO
S36
Name
CREST AIRFIELD
Location
COVINGTON, WASHINGTON
Elevation
472 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,472 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,288 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
200° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Crest Airfield is in Covington, Washington. The field elevation is 472 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 3,288 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Crest Airpark is on the field. It carries 100LL. Twenty-four hour credit card fuel is available. Pilots should plan for trees near the runway environment. Published remarks note trees in the primary and transitional surfaces. They also note trees on both sides of the runway. Runway 33 markings are faded. Runway 15 markings are faded too.

A few operational items matter here. The airport is closed when there is snow on the runway. Touch-and-go landings are prohibited. Night operations use runway 15 when wind and weather permit. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723. Bring your own tiedowns. If you are arriving for the first time, review the current Chart Supplement before departure. The runway length is workable for light aircraft. The trees and the published runway notes deserve a careful brief before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at S36 Crest Airfield?
S36 has one runway, 15/33. It is 3,288 ft long and asphalt.
Is there a tower at Crest Airfield?
No. Crest Airfield is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the pattern altitude at S36?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Crest Airfield have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for S36. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which runway is used for night operations at S36?
Published remarks say night operations use runway 15 when wind and weather permit. Verify current conditions before departure.
What fuel is available at Crest Airfield?
Crest Airpark is on the field. It carries 100LL. Twenty-four hour credit card fuel is available.
Are touch-and-goes allowed at Crest Airfield?
No. Touch-and-go landings are prohibited at S36.
What should I know about obstacles at S36?
Published remarks note trees near both sides of the runway. Runway 33 also has trees in the primary surface near the threshold. Runway 33 approach ratio is listed as 6 to 1 from the displaced threshold.

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