Lake Chelan Airport

S10 · Chelan, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,263 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,506 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:07 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:04 AM12:04Z
Sunrise05:40 AM12:40Z
Sunset08:31 PM03:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:07 PM04:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:07 PM → 05:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:31 PM → 04:40 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 114°downwind 024°base 294°final 204°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
204° mag · 224° true
Dimensions
3,506 × 60 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left)
Displaced thr
199 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 024°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
1,263 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
1,261 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9
UNICOM
122.95

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

EAT 114.35 · EPH 112.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
EAT · Wenatchee VOR/DME 114.35 · 90Y Low r006° / 30 NM
EPH · Ephrata VORTAC 112.60 · 73X High r304° / 36.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
S10
Coordinates
47.8660, -119.9430
Elevation
1,263 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SEA
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1500
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1938/12
Distance from city
3 NE

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 10,000 ft MSL · 0700-2100

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 02/20 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 20: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Parachute ops
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CHELAN/PORT OF CHELAN
PO BOX 1669, CHELAN, WA
509-682-4037
Manager
LAURA MCALOON
PO BOX 1669, CHELAN, WA
509-682-8014
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • RY 20 IS PREFD APRCH RY.
  • MAY THROUGH OCTOBER PARACHUTE JUMPING ACTIVITIES ON AIRFIELD.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 02/20 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF-SERVICE FUEL AVAILABLE 24/7

Obstructions

  • RWY 02, ROAD 0-200 FT FM THR ON BOTH SIDES, ROAD SIGN +7 FT, 170 FT FM THR, 77 FT L, 2 FT UTILITY BOX 110 FT FM THR, 78 FT L.
  • RWY 20 ROAD IN PRIM SFC 125 FT FM THR; ROAD AT 124 FT FM THR AND 4 FT SIGNS 119 FT FM THR; 3 FT SIGN 18 FT FM THR, 67 FT R; 2 FT SIGN 18 FT FM THR, 72 FT R; 2 FT PIPE 81 FT FM THR, 15 FT L; 2 FT SIGN 23 FT FM THR, 79 L; 5 FT SIGN 188 FT FM THR, 65 FT R.
  • APCH SLOPE 46:1 FROM DSPLCD THR.
  • RY 20 APPROACH SLOPE 14:1 TO +19 FT ROAD AT 322 FT FROM DISPLCD THLD.

Nearby airports

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About S10

Lake Chelan Airport (S10) is an airport in Chelan, WA, at 1,263 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,506 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for S10, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does S10 have a control tower?

No. Lake Chelan Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at S10?

Lake Chelan Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,506 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is S10?

Lake Chelan Airport is in Chelan, WA, at an elevation of 1,263 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.8660, -119.9430.

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