1W3

VFR

MEXICO FARMS

CUMBERLAND · MARYLAND

Elev
607'
Longest RWY
2,120'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1W3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,407'
MSL · field 607' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +2 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 1W3

1W3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCBE (GREATER CUMBERLAND RGNL) · 0.6 NM away. Conditions at 1W3 may differ.

METAR · KCBE

Observed 23:55Z

KCBE 272355Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3018 RMK AO2 T01820051 10222 20181 402220029
Wind
150° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
790 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 S
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,407 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DONALD JOHNSON JR.
Address
11107 MEXICO FARMS, CUMBERLAND MD 21502

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • UNATTNDD

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 5 kt
RWY 09
077°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 077° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,407 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored77° / 257°2,120 ftTURF09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2781', trees, 832' from thr, 176' R of cntrln, slope 10

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

Chart Supplement
1W3 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.Show FAA
  • There is rising terrain 4500 feet west of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27The displaced threshold on runway 27 is marked with cones on both sides.Show FAA
  • 27The approach slope to the displaced threshold at the centerline of runway 27 is 20 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • The CTAF frequency 122.8 is shared with Cumberland Municipal, located half a mile due north.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is Jill Johnson.Show FAA
  • 09/27The runway surface may be soft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1W3

Answer card
ICAO
1W3
Name
MEXICO FARMS
Location
CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND
Elevation
607 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,407 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,120 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Mexico Farms Airport (1W3) sits in Cumberland, Maryland. Field elevation is 607 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,120 ft long and turf. The longest runway is 2,120 ft. There is no control tower. Published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,407 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. That frequency is shared with Cumberland Municipal, which is half a mile due north. For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC. The published remarks also note that runway 27 has a displaced threshold marked with cones on both sides. The runway surface may be soft. There is rising terrain 4,500 feet west of the airport. Ultralight aircraft and wildlife are reported on and near the field.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or call the field directly for current services before arrival. The airport manager is Jill Johnson. For a first-time arrival, plan for a short turf strip. Watch the soft surface. Keep the terrain and wildlife notes in mind during your approach and departure planning.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 1W3 Mexico Farms Airport?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,407 ft MSL. Use that exact value when briefing the pattern.
Does Mexico Farms Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 1W3. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach notes before you go.
What is the longest runway at 1W3?
Runway 09/27 is the only runway. It is 2,120 ft long and turf.
Is 1W3 towered?
No. Mexico Farms Airport does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What should I know about runway 27 at Mexico Farms?
Runway 27 has a displaced threshold marked with cones on both sides. The published approach slope to that displaced threshold at the centerline is 20 to 1.
Are there terrain or wildlife concerns at 1W3?
Yes. The remarks call out rising terrain 4,500 feet west of the airport. Ultralight aircraft and wildlife are also reported on and near the field.
Which FBOs are on the field at 1W3?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Mexico Farms Airport?
The published remarks say to contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960 for clearance delivery. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.

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