Lake Wenatchee State Airport
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| Lake Wenatchee State Airport | |||
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| IATA: n/a - ICAO: n/a - FAA: 27W | |||
| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Public | ||
| Operator | Washington State Department of Transportation | ||
| Serves | Leavenworth, Washington | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,939 ft (591 m) | ||
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| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
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| 9/27 | 2,473 | 754 | Turf, in poor condition |
Lake Wenatchee State Airport (FAA LID: 27W) is located next to Lake Wenatchee State Park with 197 well prepared campsites. Outdoor toilets and space for camping are also available on the airport. Fishing, water recreation, and hiking are available at the nearby lakes.
The 2,400 foot turf runway has the 100 foot wide center strip outlined with reflectors. Field elevation is 1,939 feet and some density altitude problems can be anticipated on hot summer days. The runway surface is somewhat rough and animals are very common. A local winter recreation club does much of the maintenance, and work crews and equipment are common. Trees surround the airport, and there are trees in both approaches close in. The airport is generally open from June 1st to October 1st.
[edit] External links
- Lake Wenatchee State Airport at the Washington State Department of Transportation.
- Pilot's Guide to Washington Airports - Lake Wenatchee State AirportPDF
- Resources for this airport:
- AirNav airport information for 27W
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for 27W
