S50

MVFR

AUBURN MUNI

AUBURN · WASHINGTON

Elev
63'
Longest RWY
3,842'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,063'
MSL · field 63' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF S50

S50 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSEA (SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL) · 8.1 NM away. Conditions at S50 may differ.

METAR · KSEA

Observed 17:53Z

KSEA 271753Z 21010KT 10SM BKN019 OVC025 11/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01110061 10111 20083 52009
Wind
210° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-538 ft
Ceiling
1,900 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 N
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM MENSONIDES
Address
2143 E ST. NE, SUITE #1, AUBURN WA 98002

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 10 kt
RWY 17
162°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 162° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,063 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored162° / 342°3,842 ftASPH17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(4°)25', bldg, 700' from thr, 88' R of cntrln, slope 20
35PAPI 2-box right(4°)18', other, 442' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 13

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 35
S50 · IAP
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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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

General notes

  • Use runway 35 for calm wind conditions.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft are not authorized. Overflight of the residential area east of the airport is not authorized. Traffic pattern instruction is available from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Pilot-controlled lighting is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.Show FAA
  • Weather reports are available by keying the microphone 4 times on frequency 122.8.Show FAA
  • Avoid runway delay when the traffic pattern is active.Show FAA
  • Helicopter touchdown running landings and takeoffs are prohibited on taxiway Alpha and runway 17/35.Show FAA
  • Refer to the airport website for traffic pattern information and noise abatement procedures.Show FAA
  • Winter weather reports are available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated by pilot control on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17/35 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 17 and 35 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Runway 35 is designated for calm wind conditions.Show FAA
  • 17The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 10 degrees right of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 20 to 1 approach slope; an 80-foot east-west power line is located 1804 feet north of the threshold.Show FAA
  • 35Cataloged obstacles include parking lot light poles.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S50

Answer card
ICAO
S50
Name
AUBURN MUNI
Location
AUBURN, WASHINGTON
Elevation
63 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,063 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,842 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Auburn Muni sits in Auburn, Washington. The field elevation is 63 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,842 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. Clearance delivery is handled through Seattle Approach. The published frequencies include CTAF and UNICOM on 122.975.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Auburn Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Pilot-controlled lighting is available 24 hours a day. Runway end identifier lights are pilot controlled on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also on runway 17/35 and are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on both runway ends operates continuously, though the runway 17 PAPI is unusable beyond 10 degrees right of centerline.

A few local notes matter here. Use runway 35 for calm wind conditions. Avoid runway delay when the traffic pattern is active. Helicopter touchdown running landings and takeoffs are prohibited on taxiway Alpha and runway 17/35. Ultralight aircraft are not authorized. Overflight of the residential area east of the airport is not authorized. Birds and wildlife are also reported in the area, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at S50 Auburn Muni?
S50 has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,842 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does Auburn Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for S50. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at S50?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for S50. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Auburn Muni towered?
No. S50 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.975 for local traffic calls and monitor the pattern closely.
Which FBO is on the field at Auburn Muni?
Auburn Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL. Call (253) 333-6821 for current services.
What are the lighting options at S50?
Pilot-controlled lighting is available 24 hours a day. Runway end identifier lights are pilot controlled on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 17/35 and are controlled by CTAF.
Are there noise abatement rules at Auburn Muni?
The published remarks direct pilots to the airport website for traffic pattern information and noise abatement procedures. Overflight of the residential area east of the airport is not authorized.
Can helicopters use runway 17/35 at S50?
Helicopter touchdown running landings and takeoffs are prohibited on taxiway Alpha and runway 17/35. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport manager if you need local guidance.

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S50 Auburn Muni Airport Guide