City: Winthrop
ID: S52
Description
Methow Valley (Intercity) is located five miles south of Winthrop, Washington in the beautiful Methow Valley. Originally constructed as a Forest Service installation, the airport has acquired an increasing importance as an airport covering the east side of the northernmost VFR routes through the Cascades. The airport also serves as an important access to the local recreational areas and the growing community. The area is famous for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and winter recreation opportunities.
Methow Valley has a 5050 foot asphalt, lighted runway, and is stressed for 30,000 pound aircraft. A rotating beacon is also present. The Forest Service still maintains a base on the field, and is very active from May to September. Heavily loaded aircraft may be making straight out departures, and long final approaches during fire season. There are trees in both approaches and people, vehicles, and animals may be on the runway. The airport is open all year around, but extreme caution must be exercised when the runway is snow-covered.
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