City: Winthrop
ID: S52
Note: Expect intermittent Airport closures to occur throughout 2012-13 Winter periods due to anticipated weather events and limited snow removal operations. Pilots advised to check NOTAM's, or call Airport Manager for further information. 360-618-2477.
Note: Learn more about the 2011/2012 Methow Valley State Airport Improvements Project
Note: Forest firefighting is common at this airport during summer months. Please check NOTAM's, TFR's and watch for helicoptor activity. Contact the State Airport Manager for additional information at wolfp@wsdot.wa.gov or 360-618-2477.
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 Methow Valley community. The area is famous for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and winter recreation opportunities.
Methow Valley has a 5,049 foot asphalt, lighted runway, and is stressed for 30,000 pound aircraft. The Forest Service still maintains a base on the field, and is very active from May to September during forest fire fighting season. Heavily loaded aircraft may be making straight out departures and long final approaches during fire season. Helicopter long line activity and support personnel are also common on the west side of the airport. There are trees in both approaches, and people, vehicles, and animals may be on the runway.
Activity
The airport is open year-round, but extreme caution must be exercised during winter months when snow and ice is present. Snow removal machinery may be on the active runway. The airport has limited snow and ice removal services.
NOTE: Airport Beacon and Pilot Controlled Lighting are currently out of service and the runway lights are stuck on low intensity.
Please check for Airport NOTAM’s and for additional information contact the Airport Manager by email at wolfp@wsdot.wa.gov or by phone at 800-552-0666, or 360-651-6313.
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