Goldendale Airport

S20 · Goldendale, WA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,678 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,491 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:02 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:16 AM12:16Z
Sunrise05:50 AM12:50Z
Sunset08:29 PM03:29Z
Evening civil twilight
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09:02 PM04:02Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:02 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:29 PM → 04:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° mag · 269° true
Dimensions
3,491 × 40 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
S2L
Displaced thr
330 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Markings
nonstandard
Approach obstacle
Trees, 95 ft, 2,573 ft from threshold, 125 ft B of centerline — 24:1 slope to clear

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 4k.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

LTJ 112.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LTJ · Klickitat VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r035° / 12.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
S20
Coordinates
45.8321, -120.8450
Elevation
1,678 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
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
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1958/06
Distance from city
1 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 25: S2L.

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
1103 SOUTH COLUMBUS, P.O. BOX 69, GOLDENDALE, WA
509-773-3771
Manager
RICHARD LUNDIN
1103 SOUTH COLUMBUS, P.O. BOX 69, GOLDENDALE, WA
509-314-0564
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • FENCES, DITCH, BOULDERS, BLDGS & ROAD IN PRIMARY SURFACE.
  • DEER AND WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
  • FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Runways

  • NONSTD WHITE LINE CROSSES RWY NEAR RWY 7 MARKING.
  • NONSTD WHITE LINE CROSSES RWY NEAR RWY 25 MARKING.

Lighting

  • ACTIVATE MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • 4 FT FENCE 111 FT RIGHT & BOULDERS AT 0 FT & 80 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 4 FT FENCE 65 FT, DITCH 67 FT, ROAD 81 FT FM THR AND FENCE AT 124 FT.
  • RWY 25 APCH SLOPE 31:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Nearby airports

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About S20

Goldendale Airport (S20) is an airport in Goldendale, WA, at 1,678 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,491 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for S20, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does S20 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at S20?

Goldendale Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,491 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is S20?

Goldendale Airport is in Goldendale, WA, at an elevation of 1,678 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.8321, -120.8450.

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