2G2 Geary A Bates/Jefferson County Airpark

Before you fly into 2G2

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,198'

MSL · field 1,198' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 32

H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 2G2

Current METAR

Observed 05:15Z

K2G2 120515Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM BKN045 23/23 A2987 RMK A01

Wind: 230° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,508 ft
Ceiling: 4,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

2G2 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHLG (WHEELING OHIO COUNTY) · 11.4 NM away. Conditions at 2G2 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KHLG 120524Z 1206/1306 22005KT P6SM SCT025 TEMPO 1207/1209 27012G24KT 5SM -SHRA BKN035 FM121400 26010G15KT P6SM BKN020 FM121700 29010G20KT P6SM SCT040 FM122200 31005KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 14:00Z

Wind: 220° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 2,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM W
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: 2G2 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRIAN THAXTON
Phone: 740-264-5388
Address: 600 AIRPARK DR, WINTERSVILLE OH 43953-9237

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE: CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 5 kt

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RWY 32

306°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32Favored	126° / 306°	5,001 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
32	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3.6°)	—	70', trees, 1514' from thr, 365' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 2G2 GEARY A BATES/JEFFERSON COUNTY AIRPARK in STEUBENVILLE, OHIO, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

2G2 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

2G2 · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AMB,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: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.00

6G5·Barnesville-Bradfield Airport·31.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.00

KBVI·Moore Aviation·28.5 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Jefferson County Airpark 122.800(740) 264-5388 WebsitePhillips 6611d ago	$6.65	$6.99

Jefferson County Airpark
122.800(740) 264-5388
100LL
$6.65
Jet A
$6.99

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.00at6G5Barnesville-Bradfield Airport31.1 nmsave $0.65
Jet A$6.00atKBVIMoore Aviation28.5 nmsave $0.99

Airport notes

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

General notes

OCNL DEER, BIRDS, & OTR WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 32 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

100LL100LL & JET A AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Other notes

ESTABD BFR 1959.
PPR FOR TSNT HNGR STORAGE.
1UNATNDD MAJOR HOLS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2G2

Answer card

ICAO: 2G2
Name: GEARY A BATES/JEFFERSON COUNTY AIRPARK
Location: STEUBENVILLE, OHIO
Elevation: 1,198 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,198 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 14/32 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 6
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 230° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 32

Geary A Bates/Jefferson County Airpark is in Steubenville, Ohio. The field elevation is 1,198 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,001 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so light piston traffic should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8. Pittsburgh Approach handles the nearby approach and departure frequencies. For clearance delivery, contact Pittsburgh Approach at 412-472-5591.

Jefferson County Airpark is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled on CTAF. The PAPI on runway 32 operates continuously.

A first-time arrival should watch for wildlife. Deer and birds have been reported on and near the airport. The field is unattended on major holidays. Prior permission is required for transient hangar storage. If you need current noise, curfew, or airspace details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 2G2 and which runway is longest?

2G2 has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,001 ft long, so that is also the longest runway on the field.

Does Geary A Bates/Jefferson County Airpark have a control tower?

No. 2G2 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 2G2?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at 2G2?

No ILS approaches are published for 2G2. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.

Which FBO is on the field at 2G2?

Jefferson County Airpark is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours a day by credit card.

What are the tower or airport operating hours at 2G2?

There is no control tower at 2G2. The airport is unattended on major holidays. Verify any service needs with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

What should I know about lighting at 2G2 for night operations?

Runway end identifier lights are on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled on CTAF. The PAPI on runway 32 operates continuously.

Is there anything special to watch for on approach to 2G2?

Yes. Wildlife has been reported on and near the airport, including deer and birds. Give yourself a normal stabilized approach and stay alert on taxi and rollout.

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