KSHN · SHN

Sanderson Field

Shelton, WashingtonElevation 273 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,005 ft

05/23
Dimensions
5,005 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0568°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 23248°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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

Sanderson Field is in Shelton, Washington. Field elevation 273 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWENDY SMITH- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Manager phone360-426-1151
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1630
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSHN / SHN
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.2336, -123.1480
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.1
SEATTLE APP/DEP
A/D
119.275
ASOS
ASOS
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

24 HR CREDIT CARD FUEL FAC.
BCN ON WATER TWR NORTH OF RY.
PILOTS BRING OWN ROPES.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4723.
ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
ACTVT REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWY 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
(E94) SAWRS
PARACHUTE OPERATIONS ON THE FIELD AVOID CROSSING MIDFIELD TO ENTER TRAFFIC PATTERN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSHN have a METAR?
Yes. KSHN is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KSHN have a TAF?
When KSHN issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KSHN?
KSHN sits at 273 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSHN?
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.