3DW

VFR

DOWNTOWN

SPRINGFIELD · MISSOURI

Elev
1,375'
Longest RWY
4,037'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3DW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,375'
MSL · field 1,375' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +3 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 3DW

3DW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSGF (SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON NTL) · 6.8 NM away. Conditions at 3DW may differ.

METAR · KSGF

Observed 07:52Z

KSGF 280752Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01280100
Wind
350° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,428 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
0 NM E
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LAUREN LEA
Address
2546 E DIVISION ST, SPRINGFIELD MO 65803

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU
COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1800
  • SAT · 0900-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
350° · 6 kt
RWY 29
288°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 288° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,375 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored108° / 288°4,037 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1144', trees, 890' from thr, 116' R of cntrln, slope 15
2958', trees, 1080' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 15

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)-A
3DW · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Springfield Approach at 417-868-5620 or 417-868-5619.Show FAA
  • The pedestrian gate code is the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • The runway safety area beyond runway 29 threshold is not standard and has a large slope.Show FAA
  • There is a 600-foot lighted tower 950 feet north of runway 29 threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate nonstandard medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 by clicking the CTAF three times.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29Nonstandard medium intensity runway lights are installed; there are three threshold lights on each runway and edge lights spaced 240 feet apart.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided approach slopes are maintained for 20 to 1 and transitional surface 7 to 1.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3DW

Answer card
ICAO
3DW
Name
DOWNTOWN
Location
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Elevation
1,375 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,375 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,037 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Downtown Airport (3DW) is in Springfield, Missouri. The field elevation is 1,375 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,037 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower, so CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Springfield Approach uses 124.95 and 353.925 for approach and departure work. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 2,375 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Springfield Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (417) 862-2418 before you go.

A few operational details matter here. The runway lights are nonstandard medium intensity lights. They are activated by clicking the CTAF three times. There is a 600 ft lighted tower 950 ft north of the Runway 29 threshold. The runway safety area beyond Runway 29 is not standard and has a large slope. Clearance delivery can be handled through Springfield Approach at 417-868-5620 or 417-868-5619. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3DW Downtown Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 2,375 ft MSL at this field.
Is Downtown Airport in Springfield towered?
No. There is no control tower at 3DW. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What runway does 3DW have and how long is it?
3DW has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,037 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does 3DW have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3DW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at 3DW?
Springfield Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (417) 862-2418 for current service details.
How do you turn on the runway lights at 3DW?
The runway lights on 11/29 are activated by clicking the CTAF three times. The field uses nonstandard medium intensity runway lights.
Is there anything to watch for on final to Runway 29 at 3DW?
Yes. There is a 600 ft lighted tower 950 ft north of the Runway 29 threshold. The runway safety area beyond Runway 29 is not standard and has a large slope.
How do I get clearance delivery at 3DW?
For clearance delivery, contact Springfield Approach at 417-868-5620 or 417-868-5619. The approach frequencies listed for Springfield are 124.95 and 353.925.

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