3A4

VFR

GREENSBORO EXEC

GREENSBORO · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
739'
Longest RWY
3,064'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3A4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,739'
MSL · field 739' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +0 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 3A4

3A4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBUY (BURLINGTON/ALAMANCE RGNL) · 12.2 NM away. Conditions at 3A4 may differ.

METAR · KBUY

Observed 21:54Z

KBUY 272154Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208 T02110056
Wind
080° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,351 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
8 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANTHONY VOGT
Address
6334 MONNETT ROAD, CLIMAX NC 27233-8088

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700 TO 1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 4 kt
RWY 17
158°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 158° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,739 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored158° / 338°3,064 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1716', trees, 257' from thr, 67' R of cntrln, slope 3
3554', trees, 447' from thr, 17' R of cntrln, slope 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

Chart Supplement
3A4 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Runway 17 uphill landing is preferred.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 has a 50 foot drop-off 60 feet from the runway end offset 30 feet on both sides of centerline.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Greensboro Approach at 743-222-6129.Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 turn-arounds are part of the runway. There is no runup area at either end.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 activate with 5 clicks only. If the CTAF is used more than 5 times, the control is locked out for 10 minutes.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Only two end lights are installed on each side of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Runway 35 has 6 foot equipment 83 feet from the threshold offset 57 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 has 15 foot trees 22 feet from the threshold, offset 77 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 17Runway numbers are smaller than standard.Show FAA
  • 35Runway numbers are smaller than standard.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Call ahead for availability.Show FAA
  • Call ahead for availability.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3A4

Answer card
ICAO
3A4
Name
GREENSBORO EXEC
Location
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
739 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,739 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,064 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Greensboro Exec sits in Greensboro, North Carolina at 739 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,064 ft long and paved with asphalt. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the normal pattern reference at 1,739 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway 17 is the preferred uphill landing. Be ready for the published runway 17 trees near the threshold. There is also a drop-off past the 17 end. Runway 35 has equipment near the threshold. The runway numbers are smaller than standard. The runway lights on 17/35 are activated by 5 clicks only. If the CTAF is used more than 5 times, the control locks out for 10 minutes.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Call ahead for availability before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach at 743-222-6129. There is no separate runup area at either end. The turn-arounds are part of the runway, so plan your ground handling carefully.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Greensboro Exec (3A4)?
3A4 has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,064 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Greensboro Exec towered?
No. Greensboro Exec is an untowered airport. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 3A4?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,739 ft MSL at this field.
Does Greensboro Exec have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3A4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Which runway should I plan to use at Greensboro Exec?
Runway 17 is the preferred uphill landing. Watch the published trees near the 17 threshold. Also watch the drop-off beyond the 17 end.
What should I know about runway 17/35 lighting at 3A4?
The medium intensity runway lights activate with 5 clicks only. If the CTAF is used more than 5 times, the control locks out for 10 minutes.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Greensboro Exec?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Call the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
How do I get clearance delivery at Greensboro Exec?
For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach at 743-222-6129. Use that number for current local guidance before an IFR departure.

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