KSHN

VFR

SANDERSON FLD

SHELTON · WASHINGTON

Elev
272.9'
Longest RWY
5,005'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSHN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,272.9'
MSL · field 272.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +13 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KSHN

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KSHN 272115Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM SCT026 BKN037 13/08 A3001 RMK AO2 T01330083
Wind
230° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-13 ft
Ceiling
3,700 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 NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SHN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WENDY SMITH- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Address
21 WEST SANDERSON WAY, SHELTON WA 98584

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 14 kt
RWY 23
233°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 233° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,273 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored53° / 233°5,005 ftASPH05 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0549', trees, 1053' from thr, 141' R of cntrln, slope 17
23PAPI 4-box left(3°)80', trees, 2298' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22

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 05
KSHN · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Parachute operations occur on the field. Avoid crossing midfield to enter the traffic pattern.Show FAA
  • SAWRS.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon is on the water tower north of the runway.Show FAA
  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runway 23. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 23. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 05 and 23 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSHN

Answer card
ICAO
KSHN
Name
SANDERSON FLD
Location
SHELTON, WASHINGTON
Elevation
272.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,272.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,005 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Sanderson Fld sits in Shelton, Washington. Field elevation is 272.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 5,005 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local instructions say otherwise. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pacific Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The remarks also note a 24-hour credit card fuel facility. That is useful for late arrivals. Verify current access details before you go. The field uses CTAF 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. Seattle Approach handles approach and departure services on 121.1 or 290.9. For clearance delivery, the published number is Seattle Approach at 206-214-4723.

A few operational notes matter here. Parachute operations occur on the field. Avoid crossing midfield to enter the traffic pattern. The beacon is on the water tower north of the runway. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 23. Precision approach path indicators are also on runway 23. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runway ends. They are controlled by CTAF. Pilots should plan for a non-towered pattern and keep a close eye out for jump traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KSHN?
KSHN has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 5,005 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Sanderson Fld towered?
No. KSHN has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KSHN?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless current local instructions say otherwise.
Does KSHN have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KSHN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KSHN?
Pacific Aero is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published phone number is (360) 432-8000.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at Sanderson Fld?
Yes. The published remarks say a 24-hour credit card fuel facility is available. Call Pacific Aero or the airport operator if you need current access details.
What should I know about traffic pattern operations at KSHN?
Parachute operations occur on the field. The published remarks say to avoid crossing midfield to enter the traffic pattern. Keep your scan active and make clear CTAF calls.
What lighting is available on runway 23 at KSHN?
Runway 23 has REILs and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 05 and 23. They are controlled by CTAF.

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