WA49 Tieton State

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Tieton State Airport is an easy airport to utilize due to it's lack of obstructing terrain on the west end. However, mountain flying experience is a must, and as always, a thorough reconnaissance of the area is necessary before use. The field runs downhill to the S.W. and terminates at the waters edge. A gradual climbing turn to the right will allow a safe departure.
Latitude: 46 - 38 Longitude: 121 - 07
Obstacles: mountain area, trees Lights: none
Indicator: windsock s.w. Fuel: none
Services: none Type: state airport
Nav. Aids: none  
Manager: Washinton State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division Seattle (206) 764-4131, toll free in Washington 1-800-552-0666
Remarks: Use at own risk. Watch for pedestrians, vehicles, and animals on the runway. Closed Oct 1, through June 1. Runway rough. Soft when wet. Check NOTAMS.
This is looking to the N.E. from midfield, and as you can see this is basically a one way strip. The field slopes to the S.W., and a typical take-off roll would be downhill into the prevailing wind with a clear departure over the water. If you enlarge the photo you will see the windsock.
This view is to the S.W., and if you refer to the map, you can see a climbing turn to the right over the water will allow you a safe departure.
This is one of the hazards during freezing temperatures. What looks like mole hills is actually cow manure, and if frozen can be hard on landing gear. Dodge them! Any volenteers for their removal before fall?..................... I thought not.

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