S10

VFR

LAKE CHELAN

CHELAN · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,263.1'
Longest RWY
3,506'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S10
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,263.1'
MSL · field 1,263.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +5 · X/W 19 kt R

METAR & TAF S10

S10 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEAT (PANGBORN MEML) · 30.0 NM away. Conditions at S10 may differ.

METAR · KEAT

Observed 01:55Z

KEAT 280155Z AUTO 30020G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 32030/0058 SLP113 T01781017
Wind
300° @ 20G27 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,988 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 NE
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL LERMA
Address
32 AIRPORT ROAD, CHELAN WA 98816

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1500

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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300° · 20 kt
RWY 20
204°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
19 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 204° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,263 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored24° / 204°3,506 ftASPH02 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0215', road, 203' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
20PAPI 2-box left

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
S10 · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
PAJA

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 jumping activities occur on the airfield from May through October.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Runway 20 is the preferred approach runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 02/20 by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Runway 20 has a road in the primary surface 125 feet from the threshold; a road at 124 feet from the threshold with 4-foot signs 119 feet from the threshold; a 3-foot sign 18 feet from the threshold and 67 feet right; a 2-foot sign 18 feet from the threshold and 72 feet right; a 2-foot pipe 81 feet from the threshold and 15 feet left; a 2-foot sign 23 feet from the threshold and 79 feet left; and a 5-foot sign 188 feet from the threshold and 65 feet right.Show FAA
  • 02Runway 02 has a road 0 to 200 feet from the threshold on both sides, a road sign 7 feet tall located 170 feet from the threshold and 77 feet left, and a 2-foot utility box 110 feet from the threshold and 78 feet left.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 approach slope is 14 to 1 to a 19-foot road at 322 feet from the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 02Approach slope is 46 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA
  • Automated UNICOM is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · S10

Answer card
ICAO
S10
Name
LAKE CHELAN
Location
CHELAN, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,263.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,263.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 3,506 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Lake Chelan Airport sits in Chelan, Washington. Field elevation is 1,263.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,506 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. UNICOM is 122.95. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. The field has one on-field FBO, Chelan Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 are activated by CTAF.

This is a field where you want to brief the runway environment before arrival. Runway 20 is the preferred approach runway. Published remarks call out roads and other obstructions near both runway ends, with more detail on 02 and 20. Parachute jumping occurs on the airfield from May through October. For clearance delivery, Seattle ARTCC can be reached at 253-351-3694. Pilots should also bring their own ropes. Expect a non-towered pattern and verify current procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Lake Chelan (S10)?
S10 has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,506 ft long and asphalt. Runway 20 is the preferred approach runway.
Does Lake Chelan Airport have a control tower?
No. S10 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9 and UNICOM is 122.95.
What is the pattern altitude at S10?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic says otherwise. Field elevation is 1,263.1 ft MSL.
Are there any ILS approaches at Lake Chelan?
No ILS approaches are published for S10. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at S10?
Chelan Municipal Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What runway lighting is available at Lake Chelan?
Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 02/20. They are activated by CTAF.
Is there any runway obstruction information I should know at S10?
Yes. Published remarks note roads and other obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 20 has several items near the threshold area. Runway 02 also has a road close to the threshold plus a road sign and a utility box nearby.
Are there parachute operations at Lake Chelan?
Yes. Parachute jumping activities occur on the airfield from May through October. Plan extra vigilance in the pattern and on approach during that season.

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