3CU

MVFR

CABLE UNION

CABLE · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,360.4'
Longest RWY
3,709'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3CU
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,360.4'
MSL · field 1,360.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 3CU

3CU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHYR (SAWYER COUNTY) · 13.0 NM away. Conditions at 3CU may differ.

METAR · KHYR

Observed 09:53Z

KHYR 280953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM OVC012 04/02 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP062 T00440022
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
640 ft
Ceiling
1,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE NICHOLS
Address
42905 TELEMARK RD, PO BOX 248, CABLE WI 54821

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt
RWY 35
343°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 343° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,360 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored163° / 343°3,709 ftASPHStandard L
08/2676° / 256°2,194 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
173,709'3,709'3,709'3,519'40', trees, 240' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 1
353,709'3,709'3,709'3,146'60', trees, 670' from thr, 270' R of cntrln, slope 7
0847', trees, 610' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 35
3CU · 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
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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Plug in is available. No heating units are available to start aircraft.Show FAA
  • Taxiway lights are at the entrance to the taxiway only.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Runway conditions are not reported.Show FAA
  • Frequent wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 08/26 is closed from November 21 to May 1.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity and activate, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self service fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08/26 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 17The approach slope ratio is 12 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 17. There are 40 foot trees 431 feet from the displaced threshold, 220 feet right.Show FAA
  • 35The approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 35.Show FAA
  • 08The approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe airport is owned by the town of Drummond and Namegagon.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3CU

Answer card
ICAO
3CU
Name
CABLE UNION
Location
CABLE, WISCONSIN
Elevation
1,360.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,360.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,709 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Cable Union Airport sits in Cable, Wisconsin. The field elevation is 1,360.4 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 3,709 ft. Runway 08/26 is turf at 2,194 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Cable Union Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available with credit card.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lights that are preset low from sunset to sunrise. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate them. Taxiway lights are only at the taxiway entrance. Runway 08/26 is marked with yellow cones. The airport also notes frequent wildlife in and near the field. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The field is owned by the town of Drummond and Namegagon. Expect a non-towered arrival with a high-elevation feel for the region. Check runway condition before departure because runway conditions are not reported.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Cable Union Airport (3CU)?
The longest runway is 17/35. It is 3,709 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does Cable Union Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3CU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 3CU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is Cable Union Airport towered?
No. 3CU is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway should I expect at night at Cable Union Airport?
Runway 17/35 has medium intensity runway lights. They are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate them.
What fuel is available at Cable Union Airport?
The on-field FBO is Cable Union Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. The remarks also say twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available with credit card.
Are there any runway or obstacle notes for 3CU?
Yes. The published remarks note 20-to-1 approach slope ratios to the displaced thresholds on runways 35 and 08. For runway 17, there are 40 ft trees 431 ft from the displaced threshold, 220 ft right.
Is wildlife a concern at Cable Union Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say frequent wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.

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