S52

VFR

METHOW VALLEY STATE

WINTHROP · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,706'
Longest RWY
5,049'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S52
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,706'
MSL · field 1,706' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF S52

Current METAR

Observed 05:35Z

KS52 280535Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 08/00 A2994 RMK AO2 T00760003
Wind
330° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,251 ft
Ceiling
12,000 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
3 NM SE
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
330° · 3 kt
RWY 31
307°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 307° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,706 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored127° / 307°5,049 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
135,049'5,049'4,749'4,619'PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)4', other, 200' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 0
315,049'5,049'4,919'4,619'39', trees, 538' from thr, 33' R of cntrln, slope 9

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
S52 · 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
100LLA
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
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • There are some obstructions in the primary and transitional surfaces.Show FAA
  • Smoke jumper base parachute operations are common during spring and summer months.Show FAA
  • Pedestrians, vehicles, and animals are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon pilot controlled lighting is activated on the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31 by the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13There is a road at 0 feet near runway 13.Show FAA
  • 31There is a road at 0 feet and 125 feet to the left, another road 182 feet away, and a plus 5 feet steel post and fence at 78 feet, 80 feet to the left near runway 31.Show FAA
  • 31Multiple trees are located near runway 31. The distance from the runway end varies from 425 to 730 feet. The distance from the threshold ranges from 725 feet to 1030 feet.Show FAA
  • 13The irrigation center pivot is located between 200 feet and 280 feet from the runway end and between 330 feet and 410 feet from the threshold on runway 13.Show FAA
  • 31The runway 31 approach slope is affected by a displaced plus 65 feet tree located 538 feet from the threshold, 39 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 13The center pivot irrigation system affects the runway 13 approach slope, which is zero to plus 13 feet. There is a service road at 0 feet, 92 feet right from the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 13The center pivot is an obstruction.Show FAA
  • 31The most restrictive obstruction is a tree.Show FAA
  • 13The obstruction on runway 13 is an agricultural irrigation system.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilots provide their own chains for tiedown.Show FAA
  • The USDA Forest Service smoke jump base uses UNICOM with limited advisories related to base operations mostly during the summer fire season.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S52

Answer card
ICAO
S52
Name
METHOW VALLEY STATE
Location
WINTHROP, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,706 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,706 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,049 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Methow Valley State Airport (S52) sits in Winthrop, Washington. The field elevation is 1,706 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,049 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Smokejumper Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (509) 322-1630 for current service details before you go. The airport is tied to USDA Forest Service smoke jumper operations. Expect limited UNICOM advisories tied to base activity. Parachute operations are common in spring and summer. The rotating beacon and medium intensity runway lights are pilot controlled on CTAF.

This is a field where you want to brief the obstructions before arrival. Runway 13 has a center pivot irrigation system affecting the approach slope. There is also a road near the threshold. Runway 31 has roads near the approach path plus a steel post and fence close to the runway. Pedestrians, vehicles and animals may be on or near the runway. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying in. The airport sits in a mountain valley, so plan for terrain and density altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at S52?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS at Methow Valley State Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for S52. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What runway is the longest at S52?
Runway 13/31 is the only runway and it is 5,049 ft long. It is asphalt.
Does S52 have a tower?
No. S52 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at S52?
Smokejumper Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (509) 322-1630 for current service details.
Are there runway obstructions at S52?
Yes. The published remarks note a center pivot irrigation system affecting the runway 13 approach, plus roads and a fence near runway 31. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before landing.
Can I expect smoke jumper or parachute activity at S52?
Yes. The published remarks say smoke jumper base parachute operations are common in spring and summer. Expect limited UNICOM advisories tied to base operations.
Does S52 have runway lights?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are pilot controlled on CTAF. The rotating beacon is also pilot controlled on CTAF.

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