https://ourairports.com/members/Boomgaarden/comments.html Comments left by OurAirports member Boomgaarden. https://ourairports.com/comments/609339/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:38:45 +0000 https://ourairports.com/comments/609339/ <p><em>Comment by <a href="https://ourairports.com/members/Boomgaarden/">@Boomgaarden</a> on <a href="https://ourairports.com/airports/1S2/">Darrington Municipal Airport</a>, United States:</em></p> <p>One of the prettiest approaches in the state — you come in up the Sauk River valley under Whitehorse Mountain with the Glacier Peak wilderness beyond. The 2,491' paved strip (10/28) is in good shape. Plan for day VFR, no fuel on field, and bring your own tie-downs. Expect some chop on warm afternoons landing west, and note the west end of the field is a local cemetery — keep your pattern honest.</p> <p>What sets Darrington apart is the walk: about ten minutes into a real mountain town with groceries, coffee, and a couple of good spots to eat. The Mountain Loop Highway, the Old Sauk Trail, and the Wild & Scenic Sauk River are all right there, and the Darrington Bluegrass Festival every July (50th anniversary in 2027) makes a great fly-in weekend. The town is actively working to bring the airport back to life — come see it while it's still quiet.</p>