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KSHN

Sanderson Field · Shelton

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
273 ft / 83 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ASOS 119.28 MHz (ASOS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 5,005 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sanderson Field (KSHN), located in Shelton, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 273 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sanderson Field
ICAO / IATA
KSHN / SHN
Municipality
Shelton
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
273 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,005 ft / 1,526 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 68° / 248°
RWY 05 (68°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (248°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SEATTLE APP/DEP
120.10 MHz
ASOS ASOS
119.28 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KGRFILS
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KTCMILS
McChord Air Force Base
52 km / 28 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026