🇺🇸 Stehekin State Airport

Stehekin State Airport (6S9) is a publicly-owned, public-use airport located three miles northwest of Stehekin, Washington, at the head of Lake Chelan,. It is owned by the WSDOT Aviation Division.

• Runway: The airport has one turf runway, 13/31, measuring 2,630 by 100 feet,.
• Elevation: The field elevation is 1,230 feet MSL,.
• Operations: It is unattended and has no control tower. The airport is typically closed from October 1 to June 1 due to winter conditions, but pilots should check NOTAMs for actual opening dates.
• Challenges: Stehekin is considered one of the most difficult airports in Washington due to challenging approaches, a significantly sloped runway, tall trees, and common strong, gusty winds. Density altitude problems are guaranteed in the summer. The first 300 feet of Runway 13 are closed for landings and takeoffs due to surface irregularities.
• Services: No fuel, airframe, or powerplant services are available,. Tiedowns are available, but pilots must provide their own chains.
• Use: The airport provides access to scenic areas popular with campers, fishers, and hunters. Food, lodging, and resort activities are available in the nearby village of Stehekin. Forest fire fighting is common at the airport during summer months, and pilots should check NOTAMs for related activity.

*Sources researched: sdot.wa.gov, airnav.com, skyvector.com, ebapp.aopa.org*