Auburn Municipal Airport (S50) is a gem for general aviation in the Pacific Northwest, offering stunning views of Mount Rainier as a backdrop to every flight. Located just minutes from Seattle and Tacoma, the airport is perfect for pilots seeking adventure or easy access to urban and scenic destinations. Recent runway and taxiway improvements have enhanced its safety and usability, making it an even better choice for local pilots. Auburn Municipal boasts a welcoming community of aviators.
A pilot-controlled airport, with new PAPI, runway lights, and asphalt it beckons pilots from around the region.
Runway Information
Runway 17/35
Dimensions: 3842 x 75 ft. / 1171 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 12.5
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
Latitude: 47-19.973453N47-19.341530N
Longitude: 122-13.602715W122-13.595897W
Elevation: 55.6 ft. 62.7 ft.
Traffic pattern: right left
Runway heading: 162 magnetic, 180 true342 magnetic, 360 true
Displaced threshold: 200 ft.241 ft.
Markings: basic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (4.00 degrees glide path) 2-light PAPI on right (4.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lights
Obstructions: 25 ft. bldg, lighted, 700 ft. from runway, 88 ft. right of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear
APCH SLOPE; 80 FT E-W PWR LINE 1804 FT N OF THR.18 ft. other, 442 ft. from runway, 13:1 slope to clear
CTLG OBSTN PRKG LOT LGT POLES.
Location
Auburn Municipal Airport (Dick Scobee Field)
2143 E Street NE Suite 1
Auburn, WA 98002
253-333-6821
Emergencies: 360-358-2565
Email: Airport@auburnwa.gov
Airport Data
FAA Identifier: S50
Lat/Long: 47-19-39.4500N 122-13-35.9580W
47-19.657500N 122-13.599300W
47.3276250,-122.2266550
(estimated)
Elevation: 63 ft. / 19.2 m (surveyed)
Variation: 18E (2005)
From city: 1 mile N of AUBURN, WA
Time zone: UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 98002
Airport Operations
Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 03/1970
Control tower: no
ARTCC: SEATTLE CENTER
FSS: SEATTLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: SEA (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: MON-FRI 0800-1700
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. VASI RWY 17 & 35 OPR CONSLY.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Airport Communications
CTAF/UNICOM: 122.975
SEATTLE APPROACH: 123.85 [0530-0000]
SEATTLE DEPARTURE: 123.85 [0530-0000]
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 123.85
WX ASOS at SEA (8 nm NW): PHONE 206-214-2592
WX ASOS at RNT (10 nm N): 126.95 (425-255-6080)
WX ASOS at BFI (13 nm N): PHONE 206-658-6435
WX AWOS-3 at PLU (14 nm S): 128.575 (253-848-2748)
WX ASOS at TIW (15 nm W): PHONE 253-858-6507
WX ASOS at TCM (15 nm SW): PHONE 253-982-3434
Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance VOR name Freq Var
SEAr133/7.3SEATTLE VORTAC116.8019E
OLMr033/34.9OLYMPIA VORTAC113.4019E
PAEr157/35.6PAINE VOR/DME110.6020E
Airport Services
Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR​
Airport Ownership
Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: CITY OF AUBURN
25 WEST MAIN STREET
AUBURN, WA 98001
Phone (253) 931-3010
Manager: TIM MENSONIDES
2143 E ST. NE, SUITE #1
AUBURN, WA 98002
Phone (253) 333-6821