03G

VFR

THERMAL-G

ERIE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,434'
Longest RWY
1,264'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:51Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 03G
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,434'
MSL · field 1,434' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +1 · X/W 20 kt R

METAR & TAF 03G

03G does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KERI (ERIE INTL/TOM RIDGE FLD) · 5.9 NM away. Conditions at 03G may differ.

METAR · KERI

Observed 05:51Z

KERI 280551Z AUTO 15020G31KT 10SM BKN110 17/04 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 16035/0534 SLP109 T01720044 10211 20172 58006
Wind
150° @ 20G31 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,093 ft
Ceiling
11,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM W
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RORY J. GEHRLEIN
Address
9001 HAMOT ROAD, WATERFORD PA 16441

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 20 kt
RWY 07
056°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
20 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 056° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,434 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored56° / 236°1,264 ftTURF07 R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
03G · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Other services
GLD

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is a 945 foot turf taxiway on the east end of the runway and a 1,000 foot turf taxiway on the west end of the runway.Show FAA
  • Glider operations occur on the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Buffalo Approach at 716-626-6920; when approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0232.Show FAA
  • There is a circular hot air balloon launching pad and a radio controlled model airplane circle.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07 is marked with white tires.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 is marked with white tires.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • There are three hot air balloons.Show FAA
  • 07/25The runway surface is turf with a topsoil base and can be soft; call for condition.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 03G

Answer card
ICAO
03G
Name
THERMAL-G
Location
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,434 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,434 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 1,264 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

THERMAL-G is in Erie, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,434 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 1,264 ft long on turf. The runway headings are 64° and 244° magnetic. No tower is published for the field. No ILS approaches are published. This is a VFR-only airport.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. This field has glider operations. It also has a circular hot air balloon launching pad and a radio controlled model airplane circle. There are three hot air balloons on the field. The turf runway has a topsoil base and can be soft. Call ahead for current runway condition before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. For clearance delivery, Buffalo Approach is listed at 716-626-6920. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0232. The east end has a 945 ft turf taxiway. The west end has a 1,000 ft turf taxiway. Runway 07 and Runway 25 are marked with white tires. Plan for a short turf strip. Expect mixed glider and balloon activity. Plan for VFR-only operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at THERMAL-G (03G)?
03G has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 1,264 ft long and surfaced with turf. That is a short field, so performance planning matters.
Is THERMAL-G a towered airport?
No tower is published for 03G. Use the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator before arrival if you need local operating details.
What is the pattern altitude at 03G?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does THERMAL-G have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 03G. Treat it as a VFR-only field and verify current approach options in the current Chart Supplement before flight.
What runway should I expect at 03G?
The published runway is 07/25. The magnetic headings are 64° for Runway 07 and 244° for Runway 25.
Are there any special hazards at THERMAL-G?
Yes. The field has glider operations. It also has a circular hot air balloon launching pad and a radio controlled model airplane circle. The turf runway can also be soft because it has a topsoil base.
Which FBOs are on the field at 03G?
No on-field FBOs are listed for 03G. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at THERMAL-G?
The published clearance delivery contact is Buffalo Approach at 716-626-6920. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0232.

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