KSHN Sanderson Fld Airport Guide

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 +3 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KSHN

Current METAR

Observed 07:53Z

KSHN 120753Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01060072 402390033

Wind: 300° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 11°C / 7°C
Altimeter: 30.10 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -365 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KSHN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KOLM (OLYMPIA RGNL) · 18.8 NM away. Conditions at KSHN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KOLM 120520Z 1206/1306 35007KT P6SM FEW250 FM120900 00000KT P6SM FEW040 FM121700 35005KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 09:00Z

Wind: 350° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 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: 3 NM NW
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: SHN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: WENDY SMITH- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone: 360-426-1151
Address: 21 WEST SANDERSON WAY, SHELTON WA 98584

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

300° · 4 kt

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RWY 23

233°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
05/23Favored	53° / 233°	5,005 ft	ASPH	05 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
05	—	—	—	—	—	—	49', trees, 1053' from thr, 141' R of cntrln, slope 17
23	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSHN SANDERSON FLD in SHELTON, WASHINGTON, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05

KSHN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05

KSHN · IAP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.80

S36·Crest Airpark·43 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.02

KBFI·Skyservice·38.7 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Pacific Aero 122.800(360) 432-8000EPIC12d ago	$6.90	$7.50SS $7.50	—

Pacific Aero
122.800(360) 432-8000
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100LL
$6.90
Jet A
$7.50

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.80atS36Crest Airpark43 nmsave $0.10
Jet A$7.02atKBFISkyservice38.7 nmsave $0.48

Airport notes

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

General notes

(E94) SAWRS
PARACHUTE OPERATIONS ON THE FIELD AVOID CROSSING MIDFIELD TO ENTER TRAFFIC PATTERN.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4723.

Lighting notes

BCN ON WATER TWR NORTH OF RY.
ACTVT REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWY 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LL24 HR CREDIT CARD FUEL FAC.

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
PILOTS BRING OWN ROPES.

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: 300° at 4 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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