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 / 48.25861°N 121.61000°W / 48.25861; -121.61000
WebsiteTown of Darrington
Map
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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c FAA Airport Form 5010 for 1S2 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.