1A3

VFR

MARTIN CAMPBELL FLD

COPPERHILL · TENNESSEE

Elev
1,789'
Longest RWY
3,500'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1A3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,789'
MSL · field 1,789' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +1 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF 1A3

1A3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDZJ (BLAIRSVILLE) · 19.7 NM away. Conditions at 1A3 may differ.

METAR · KDZJ

Observed 21:15Z

KDZJ 272115Z AUTO 11008KT 080V150 10SM CLR 23/12 A3012 RMK AO2 T02270117
Wind
110° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 12°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,930 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 NE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
BNA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALAN FROSCH
Address
971 AIRPORT ROAD, COPPERHILL TN 37317

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IRREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 8 kt
RWY 20
189°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 189° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,789 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored9° / 189°3,500 ftASPH20 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
023,500'3,500'3,360'3,270'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
203,270'3,500'3,410'3,270'PAPI 2-box left(4°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02
1A3 · IAP
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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
100LL
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • There is activity with non-standard low intensity runway lighting on runway 02/20 activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel with 24-hour credit card service is available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20The approach clearance slope to the decision height for runway 20 is 19 to 1.Show FAA
  • 02The approach clearance slope to the decision height for runway 02 is 17 to 1.Show FAA
  • 20There are 8400-foot mountain ridges in the approach area and a 5000-foot mountain ridge along the east side of runway 20.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Airframe repair is next door and available on call at 706-490-4143.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1A3

Answer card
ICAO
1A3
Name
MARTIN CAMPBELL FLD
Location
COPPERHILL, TENNESSEE
Elevation
1,789 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,789 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Martin Campbell Fld (1A3) sits in Copperhill, Tennessee. The field elevation is 1,789 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 3,500 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Whitewater Aviation Corporation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel with 24-hour credit card service is available. The airport also notes non-standard low intensity runway lighting on 02/20 that is activated by CTAF.

This is a mountain airport, so terrain matters. Published remarks call out 8,400 ft ridges in the approach area. There is also a 5,000 ft ridge along the east side of runway 20. The approach clearance slopes are tight on both ends. Wildlife is also reported in the runway area. If you are new to the field, brief the terrain, the lighting and the CTAF lighting activation before arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC. Airframe repair is next door and available on call.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Martin Campbell Fld (1A3)?
The airport has one runway, 02/20. It is 3,500 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at 1A3?
No ILS approaches are published for Martin Campbell Fld. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 1A3?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Martin Campbell Fld have a tower?
No. 1A3 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Which FBO is on the field at 1A3?
Whitewater Aviation Corporation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call the FBO directly at (423) 496-9465 for current services.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at Martin Campbell Fld?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel with 24-hour credit card service is available. Confirm current availability with the FBO directly before arrival.
What should a pilot know about terrain at 1A3?
This is a mountain airport. Published remarks call out 8,400 ft ridges in the approach area. There is also a 5,000 ft ridge along the east side of runway 20.
Are there any lighting notes for runway 02/20?
Yes. The airport notes non-standard low intensity runway lighting on 02/20 that is activated by CTAF. Brief that before you arrive at night.

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