Anderson Field (S97), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Anderson Field (S97) is a public-use general aviation airport serving Brewster, Washington, at 920 feet elevation, roughly 118 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field is unattended and non-towered, with a single paved 4,000-foot runway handling modest business aviation traffic recorded by FAA TFMSC in 2025. Nearby fields include Lake Chelan, Omak, Methow Valley State, Grand Coulee Dam, and Pangborn Memorial, situating S97 within a cluster of small north-central Washington airports.
Runways
Anderson Field has one paved runway, 07/25, 4,000 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Anderson Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is 0S7, 53 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Anderson Field recorded 106 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at Anderson Fld (S97) concentrates in the summer months, peaking in August at 21 operations against a low of zero in December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 21 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Anderson Field averages 18.6 days above 90°F in July, 27.7 freeze days in December and 4.8 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.9°F, and January the coldest, at 34.3°F.
Weather station is 7.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Anderson Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The medium intensity runway lights on runway 07/25 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Taxiway lights are installed on the center taxiway only.
For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Anderson Field has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Lake Chelan, 16.90 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Anderson Field (S97) and where is it located?
Anderson Field, local identifier S97, is a public-use airport serving Brewster, Washington, at an elevation of 920 feet. It is unattended, with no on-field staffing, and operates a single paved runway. The field sits inland in north-central Washington and functions as a general aviation facility rather than a commercial hub. Pilots should expect a self-service, non-towered environment.
Does Anderson Field (S97) have a control tower?
No, Anderson Field is a non-towered airport, so arriving and departing traffic self-announce and coordinate using CTAF. The field is also unattended, meaning there is no on-site staff during any part of the day. Pilots operating into S97 should be prepared to follow standard non-towered traffic procedures and monitor the common frequency throughout their arrival and departure.
What is the runway configuration at Anderson Field (S97)?
Anderson Field has one paved runway, 07/25, measuring 4,000 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only landing surface, and its length matches the maximum paved distance available at the field. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled: the medium intensity runway lights on 07/25 are activated via CTAF, and taxiway lights are limited to the center taxiway only.
Where does customs clearance happen for aircraft arriving at Anderson Field (S97)?
Anderson Field does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs airport is located approximately 52.73 nautical miles away, identified as 0S7. Aircraft requiring customs clearance near Brewster, Washington, need to route through that facility rather than clearing directly at S97, since Anderson Field itself offers no on-site customs processing.