S20

VFR

GOLDENDALE

GOLDENDALE · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,678'
Longest RWY
3,491'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into S20
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,678'
MSL · field 1,678' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +8 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF S20

S20 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDLS (COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES MUNI) · 18.6 NM away. Conditions at S20 may differ.

METAR · KDLS

Observed 21:53Z

KDLS 272153Z AUTO 32013G26KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 31027/2114 SLP139 T01780044
Wind
320° @ 13G26 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,416 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
SEA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD LUNDIN
Address
1103 SOUTH COLUMBUS, P.O. BOX 69, GOLDENDALE WA 98620

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
320° · 13 kt
RWY 25
250°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 250° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,678 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored70° / 250°3,491 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0715', gnd, 475' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 18
25S2L 2-box left95', trees, 2573' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 24

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
S20 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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
No

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

  • Deer and wildlife are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Fuel 24-hour credit card service available.Show FAA
  • Fences, ditch, boulders, buildings, and road are in the primary surface.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 07/25 via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25There is a 4-foot fence 65 feet, ditch 67 feet, road 81 feet from threshold and fence at 124 feet at runway 25 end.Show FAA
  • 07There is a 4-foot fence 111 feet right and boulders at 0 feet and 80 feet right of centerline at runway 07 end.Show FAA
  • 07A nonstandard white line crosses the runway near runway 7 marking.Show FAA
  • 25A nonstandard white line crosses the runway near runway 25 marking.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 approach slope is 31 to 1 to displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots bring own ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · S20

Answer card
ICAO
S20
Name
GOLDENDALE
Location
GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,678 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,678 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,491 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Goldendale Airport sits in Goldendale, Washington at 1,678 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 3,491 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Goldendale Airport has one on-field FBO, Goldendale Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available with 24-hour credit card service. The field has a few things a first-time pilot should brief before arrival. Deer and wildlife are reported in the area. There are fences, a ditch, boulders, buildings and a road in the primary surface. Runway 25 has a displaced threshold and a steep approach slope to that threshold. A nonstandard white line also crosses the runway near each end. Medium intensity runway lights on 07/25 are activated via CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Pilots should also bring their own ropes. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and brief the runway environment before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at S20 Goldendale Airport?
The field elevation is 1,678 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Goldendale Airport?
Goldendale has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,491 ft long and asphalt.
Does S20 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for S20. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Goldendale Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is Goldendale Airport towered?
No. S20 is not a towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
Which FBO is on the field at S20?
Goldendale Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available with 24-hour credit card service.
What should I know about runway 25 at Goldendale?
Runway 25 has a displaced threshold. The remarks also note a 31:1 approach slope to that displaced threshold. Brief the runway carefully before landing.
Are there any hazards or special notes for landing at S20?
Yes. Deer and wildlife are in the vicinity. The remarks also note fences, a ditch, boulders, buildings and a road in the primary surface. There are obstructions near both runway ends. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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