COVID-19
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For all airport opening dates, see additional “Note:” information at the bottom of this web page.
Be aware that additional COVID-19 closures or restrictions may be implemented on short notice through the FAA’s NOTAM system.
| Airport | Camping | Picnic Tables | Fire Rings | Out House | Water | Walk to Facilities |
OPEN/ CLOSED |
| Bandera | Y (Primitive) | Y (4) | Y (2) | Y (1) Approx. June 1 to Oct 1 Yrly | N | N |
Open June 2, 2020. Airport mowed on June 1. Caution, early seasonal rain has made the grass runway edges soft and muddy. Helicopter staging operations on the eastern end. Please check NOTAM’s or contact Airport Manager for additional information. |
| Copalis Beach | N Tidal Activity |
N Improvements Not Allowed | N Improvements Not Allowed | N Approx 3 miles North at Roosevelt Beach Access |
N | Y Approx 3 miles North to Roosevelt Beach Access |
Open Year Round. Review Fly-friendly guidelines on airport website. State Parks indicate that beach area outside of the airport boundary is open to pedestrian access. The Roosevelt Beach driving access may have County closure restrictions. Watch for pedestrian’s on airport landing area. |
| Easton | Y (Improved) | Y (4) | Y (2) | N (1) pending install possible by June 1 | N | 1/2 mile to restaurant | Open June 1, 2020. Grass runway. Runway lights photocell activated dusk to dawn. Airport mowed June 1. |
| Lake Wenatchee | Y (Primitive) | N | N | N | N | 1 mile to Fish Lake |
Open May 18, 2020. Surrounding Parks and Forest may be closed to public access due to COVID-19. Best to check WA Parks and Recreation or U.S. Forest Service for additional closure information. Grass runway west end bare ground areas. Please abide by state and local COVID-19 guidelines and orders to include social distancing and group size limitations while visiting the airport. Do not land after Oct 1 without prior permission or as this website directs. Winter Snowmobile recreation occurs in winter months. |
| Little Goose (Starbuck) |
Y 1/4 mile to park |
Y (2) | N Pending negotiations with owners |
N Pending negotiations with owners |
N | 1/4 mile to park for restroom |
Open Year Round - Gravel runway. No winter snow removal. If it snows airport is closed. |
| Lower Granite (Colfax) |
Y at Boyer Park |
Y at Boyer Park |
Y at Boyer Park |
Y at Boyer Park |
Y at Boyer Park |
1/4 mile to resort |
Open Year Round - Gravel runway. Camping at Boyer Park Fee Area. No winter snow removal. If it snows airport is closed. |
| Lower Monumental (Kahlotus) |
N | Y (2) | N | N Pending negotiations with owners |
N | N | Open Year Round - Gravel runway. No winter snow removal. If it snows airport is closed. |
| Methow | N (Primitive) | 3 | N | Y (2) West Transient Ramp and East Fuel Station |
N | NA | Open Year Round - NOTE: Airport beacon pilot controlled. Watch for winter weather closures NOTAM's. Limited snow removal. Please call Airport Manager for winter updates. |
| Ranger Creek (Greenwater) |
Y Primitive on Airport) Good Facilities at adjacent FS Park | Y (4) |
Y (2) | Y (2) Forest Service Park near runway ends |
N | N | Open May 5, 2020 – Paved runway. Best to check with the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Ranger Station for specifics on camping off airport. Please abide by state and local COVID-19 guidelines and orders to include social distancing and group size limitations while visiting the airport. |
| Rogersburg | N No improvements allowed under Special Use Permit (SUP) |
N No improvements allowed under SUP |
N No improvements allowed under SUP |
N No improvements allowed under SUP |
N No improvements allowed under SUP |
N No airport access by ground with out BLM escort |
Closed until further notice. Access negotiations in progress. Check NOTAM's. Wind Cone out of service. Grass runway; some minor wheel ruts. Watch out for runway reflective markers. No camping, fires or more than five aircraft at one time. Do not taxi outside of markers. |
| Skykomish | Y | Y (6) | Y (2) | Y Primitive | N | 1 mile to town |
Open June 1, 2020 – Caution, early seasonal rain can make the grass Runwy and parking areas soft and muddy in places. Contact Airport Manager for updates and approval before landing during closed dates. |
| Stehekin | Y | Y (4) | N | N pending negotiations with NPS 1/4 mile to campground CXT |
N | 1/4 mile to campground. Camping not allowed at airport. |
Open June 1, 2020 – Some bare spots dirt spots on Runway 13 end. It can be dusty. Camping only at Harlequin Camp Ground. Use CTAF for wheel cart access. |
| Sullivan Lake | Y Primitive on Airport Tent sites next to parked aircraft |
10 | 2 | Y Forest Service CXT in Camp Areas |
Y Next to Fire Rings |
3 mile to stores |
Open May 29, 2020 – Grass runway. Runway mowed on June 1. Some ground squirrel holes. Watch for pedestrians. Note that the U.S. Forest Service may have additional COVID-19 related park restrictions. Please abide by state and local COVID-19 guidelines and orders to include social distancing and group size limitations while visiting the airport. |
| Tieton (Rimrock) |
Y | N In planning stage |
N In planning stage |
Y Forest Service CXT |
N | N |
Open May 15, 2020. Grass runway. Early seasonal rain can make the grass runway and parking areas soft and muddy in places, especially on the upper North end bare dirt areas. Prior permission required to land after Oct 1. Winter snowmobile recreation occurs after the first snow. |
| Woodland | Y Primitive |
Y(2) | N (2) | Y (1) NW corner transient parking area |
Y Use CTAF for combination lock |
1/2 mile to town |
Open Year Round – Paved runway. Now snow removal in winter. If it snows its’s closed. Grass is long in all adjacent areas including north end transient parking area. Watch for rough areas off all paved surfaces. Runway lights photocell operated dusk to dawn and can be obscured by tall grass. Northwest corner transient aircraft parking area may be obscured by grass as well and tiedowns are primitive with possible drop off holes. Recommend parking next to tiedown areas and pushing aircraft back into parking spaces. Grass area adjacent to runway 14/32 extremely rough due to mole activity. |
*Missing from this list is Lester State Airport, which is currently closed to fixed wing aircraft.
Note: If weather and surface conditions permit, some airports may be accessible before 1 June or after 1 October yearly. Per WAC 468-250-030, opening and closing dates may change at some airports.
For more information on the state-operated airports, please check your current Chart Supplement (Airport Facilities Directory), check NOTAMS at 800-WX-BRIEF, and call the State Airport Manager at 360-618-2477.
Note: State-Managed Airport specific closure information is considered published information within the FAA's Chart Supplement spectrum. If your looking for State-Managed Airport closure dates there is typically six or more ways to obtain this information.
In addition to WAC 468-250-160 All use at own risk, the State-Managed Airports are not maintained after 1 October.
Let us know where you've been: Most airports have guest log books; please sign in when you visit. If you are unable to locate the log book, please contact the State Airport Manager at wolfp@wsdot.wa.gov
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(Please see Chart Supplement (Airport Facilities Directory)for additional information)
