Darrington Municipal Airport

Darrington Municipal Airport (FAA LID: 1S2) is a public airport located in Darrington, a rural town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is owned and operated by the town government and is situated west–east along the north side of State Route 530.[1]

Darrington Municipal Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerTown of Darrington
OperatorTown of Darrington
ServesDarrington, Washington
Elevation AMSL553 ft / 169 m
Coordinates48°15′31″N 121°36′36″W
WebsiteTown of Darrington
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
10/28 2,491 759 Asphalt
Statistics
Aircraft operations (2016)2,310
Based aircraft (2016)11

The airport has a single, paved runway that measures 2,491 feet (0.759 km) in length. It is primarily used for general aviation purposes.[1] Darrington constructed the airport in 1958 and added several hangars in the 1980s.[2] The airport has also hosted various events, including the first editions of the local rodeo in the 1960s.[3] The west end of the airport grounds is used as a local cemetery.[4]

References

  1. FAA Airport Master Record for 1S2 (Form 5010 PDF), effective June 15, 2017
  2. Bergsman, Jerry (August 8, 1981). "Comprehensive plan paves way for new hangar at airport". The Seattle Times. p. F7.
  3. Whitely, Peyton (June 23, 2003). "Darrington Rodeo on its last legs?". The Seattle Times. p. H5.
  4. Thompson, Lynn (March 17, 2007). "Town grieves, takes stock after 3 deaths". The Seattle Times. p. H16. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
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