3DA

MVFR

DALTON

FLUSHING · MICHIGAN

Elev
733'
Longest RWY
2,510'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:25Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3DA
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,733'
MSL · field 733' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 3DA

3DA does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFNT (BISHOP INTL) · 6.1 NM away. Conditions at 3DA may differ.

METAR · KFNT

Observed 11:25Z

KFNT 281125Z 21008KT 3SM -RA BR FEW009 BKN016 OVC023 15/14 A2969 RMK AO2 P0001 T01500144 $
Wind
210° @ 8 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,194 ft
Ceiling
1,600 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 E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL CAMPEAU
Address
PO BOX 310693, FLINT MI 48531-0693

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG · IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 8 kt
RWY 18
173°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 173° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,733 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored173° / 353°2,510 ftASPHStandard L
09/2784° / 264°1,633 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1843', tree, 221' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
3657', trees, 324' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 2
0934', tree, 423' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 12
2722', road, 48' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 2

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
3DA · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
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
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

  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. When approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available via credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed from October through March.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Plus 32-foot trees are 131 feet from the runway. Power line and road are present.Show FAA
  • 09Three-foot yellow cones mark the runway.Show FAA
  • 27Runway and displaced threshold are marked with 3-foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 36The approach ratio is 18 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a plus 71-foot tree located 1287 feet from the runway, zero feet to the left or right.Show FAA
  • 27The approach ratio is 15 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 49-foot tree located 770 feet from the runway, 42 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 18Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established before 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3DA

Answer card
ICAO
3DA
Name
DALTON
Location
FLUSHING, MICHIGAN
Elevation
733 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,733 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,510 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Dalton Airport sits in Flushing, Michigan. Field elevation is 733 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 2,510 ft on asphalt. Runway 09/27 is 1,633 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Dalton Airport Association is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available by credit card. Published remarks also note deer and large birds in the area. Runway 09/27 is closed from October through March. Low intensity lights on 18/36 are activated by CTAF. The field has a few obstruction notes near the approaches, so plan your arrival with some margin and review the current Chart Supplement before you go. If you need clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. If approach is closed, use Cleveland ARTCC. For a first visit, the main things to watch are the shorter turf strip. Watch the seasonal closure on 09/27. Watch the wildlife on and near the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I plan to use at Dalton Airport (3DA)?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 2,510 ft asphalt. Runway 09/27 is 1,633 ft turf and is closed from October through March.
Does Dalton Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3DA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 3DA?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Dalton Airport towered?
No. 3DA is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at Dalton Airport?
Dalton Airport Association is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available by credit card.
Are there any runway lighting details I should know at 3DA?
Low intensity runway lights on 18/36 are activated by CTAF. If you plan a night arrival, verify the lighting setup before you go.
What should I watch for on final into Dalton Airport?
Published remarks call out deer and large birds in the area. There are also obstruction notes near the runway approaches, so give yourself extra room and review the current Chart Supplement.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery near 3DA?
The published remark says to contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345 for clearance delivery. If approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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