6S9 - Stehekin State

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Stehekin is an isolated mountain community in the middle of the Cascades. There are roads in the valley, but the only to get here is by hiking, flying, or the ferry. Technically located within the North Cascades National Park, there are numerous outdoor activities available here.

The park's Harlequin campground is within walking distance from the airport, but reservations are required for all but one of the campsites. Reservations can be made at [recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10101324) but do fill up well before summer during the spring reservation season. Other North Cascades campsites are in the area, but require more of a hiking/backpacking trek to reach. See the park's campsite map for details on this.

A shuttle bus is available which travels up and down Stehekin Valley road during the summer. Folding bikes are also useful for getting up and down the valley. If you don't have your own there are a handful of bikes stationed at the airport near the tie-downs.

The [Stehekin Pastry Company](https://stehekinpastry.com/) is well worth a stop for both sweet baked goods/ice cream or pizza/sandwiches. Rainbow Falls is also a worthwhile detour too just off the main valley road.

Finally, various commercial lodging operations are available too along the valley road such as the [Stehekin Valley Ranch](https://stehekinvalleyranch.com/). These generally fill up quickly for summer reservations so making plans ahead of time is generally required. This may be difficult for fly-in trips, however, since they generally do not offer refunds for uncooperative weather.

For airport operations, the field slopes up to the northwest. It is recommended to arrive 31 and depart 13. Due to the height of the trees it typically necessary to do an offset approach until right before short final. Keep in mind density altitude in the summer and late go-arounds. Go-arounds are possible, but mind the rising terrain in all directions except out along the lake.

Last updated: 2024-10-15 10:53:01 PDT

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Last updated: 2023-03-06 19:45:35 PST

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Last updated: 2023-03-06 19:46:54 PST

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Airport Statistics

Location: Stehekin, WA

Elevation: 1,230ft

Sectional: Seattle

Activation date: Jun 1961

Fuel: None

Runway 13/31: 2,630ft

Access: Open to the public

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Estabd prior to 15 may 59.
Arpt clsd 1 oct-1 jun, exc for pub safety/law enfocement hops. no mil use exc emerg.
Vehicles, pedestrians, and animals on & invof ry.
Caution--density altitude.
Ctc wa state aviation division 360-709-8015 or 1-800-552-0666 wa area for facilty info prior to use.
High terrain in both approaches close in.
Ry marked with reflectors during dates arpt is open.
For acft accidents/incidents ctc wa state emergency operations center 800-258-5990.
Tall trees in both approaches.
Strong, gusty winds in canyon.
For cd ctc seattle artcc at 253-351-3694.
Nw end bare gnd.
Pilots bring own ropes.
Trees in the approach area

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