Dickson Field

Summary

Dickson Field (FAA LID: 75WT) is a private airport located 7 miles (11 km) east of Oroville, Washington, which is a city in the Okanogan region of United States. It provides private general aviation services and has a 500 by 40 ft (152 by 12 m) runway numbered 17–35, but the nearby Dorothy Scott Airport handles most of the city's aviation services.

Dickson Field
Summary
Airport typePrivate
Owner/OperatorRobert Dickson
ServesOkanogan County
LocationOroville, Washington, United States
Elevation AMSL3,214 ft / 980 m
Coordinates48°59′3″N 119°17′54″W / 48.98417°N 119.29833°W / 48.98417; -119.29833
Map
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Location of the airport's state, Washington, United States
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
17/35 500 152 Turf

History edit

It is owned and operated by Robert Dickson, serving the Okanogan area itself.[1] As it is a private airport, permission is required prior to landing at the Dickson Field.[2] Rights for permanent public use of the Dickson Field were approved in January 2007.[2] The airport obtained no passengers in 2011.[1]

No accidents or incidents have occurred at the Dickson Field throughout its history. Dorothy Scott Airport, a public airport situated in the same city, is generally used for the city's public aviation services, having been classified as an airport of entry by the Federal Aviation Administration.[3]

Facilities edit

The airport is 48°59′3″N 119°17′54″W / 48.98417°N 119.29833°W / 48.98417; -119.29833 off of 9 Mile Road and Crowsnest Highway. The airport maintains no facilities or services, and is generally used for private general aviation services.[1] Its airfield has a 500 by 40 ft (152 by 12 m) runway numbered 17–35.[1] The nearest radio navigation aids from the airport that help the pilot are located in three cities: Omak, Penticton, Naramata.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "FAA Airport Master Record for 75WT". Federal Aviation Administration. December 26, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "75WT – Dickson Field Airport". AirNav. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  3. ^ "FAA Airport Master Record for 75WT". Federal Aviation Administration. Retrieved December 26, 2012.

External links edit

  • Resources for this airport:
    • FAA airport information for 75WT
    • AirNav airport information for 75WT
    • FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
    • SkyVector aeronautical chart for 75WT