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42WA

Sheffels Ranch Airport

Wilbur, WashingtonElevation 2,222 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,100 ft

10/28
Dimensions
1,100 x 40 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 10
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sheffels Ranch Airport is in Wilbur, Washington. Field elevation 2,222 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerL. JERALD SHEFFELS
Manager phone509-647-2213
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA42WA
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.8172, -118.8010
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959
›EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗42WA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 42WA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 42WA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 42WA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 42WA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 42WA?
42WA sits at 2,222 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 42WA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.