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]
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Town of Darrington | ||||||||||
| Operator | Town of Darrington | ||||||||||
| Serves | Darrington, Washington | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 553 ft / 169 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 48°15′31″N 121°36′36″W | ||||||||||
| Website | Town of Darrington | ||||||||||
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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]
References
- FAA Airport Form 5010 for 1S2 PDF, effective June 15, 2017
- Bergsman, Jerry (August 8, 1981). "Comprehensive plan paves way for new hangar at airport". The Seattle Times. p. F7.
- Whitely, Peyton (June 23, 2003). "Darrington Rodeo on its last legs?". The Seattle Times. p. H5.
- Thompson, Lynn (March 17, 2007). "Town grieves, takes stock after 3 deaths". The Seattle Times. p. H16. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
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