3F5

LIFR

FOREST HILL

WESTPHALIA · MICHIGAN

Elev
772'
Longest RWY
2,070'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:03Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 3F5 FOREST HILL showing runway layout — runways 09/27, 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3F5
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,772'
MSL · field 772' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF 3F5

3F5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLAN (CAPITAL REGION INTL) · 8.9 NM away. Conditions at 3F5 may differ.

METAR · KLAN

Observed 07:03Z

KLAN 120703Z 22011KT 2 1/2SM -RA BR FEW006 BKN010 OVC027 19/18 A2972 RMK AO2 RAB0659 P0000 T01940183
Wind
220° @ 11 kt
Visibility
0.5 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.72 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,685 ft
Ceiling
1,000 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
6 NM ESE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BEVERLY LYON
Address
1436 IVES RD, MASON MI 48854-9236

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 11 kt
RWY 18
181°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 181° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,772 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2782° / 262°2,070 ftTURFStandard L
18/36Favored181° / 1°1,520 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0977', tree, 1284' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 16
1815', road, 50' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 3
3631', tree, 461' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 14

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 3F5 FOREST HILL in WESTPHALIA, MICHIGAN, showing runways 09/27, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3F5 · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR WINTER FICONS CALL AMGR.
  • FOR CD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 18RWY & DTHR MKD WITH 3 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 273 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 363 FT YELLOW CONES.
  • 09APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • 18APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR OVR +30 FT PLINE, 791 FT DIST, 125 FT L/R.

Other notes

  • PRVDD OBST REMOVED/LWRD OR THR DSPLCD TO PRVD CLEAR 20:1 SLP; 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT EITHER END BE CLEAR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3F5

Answer card
ICAO
3F5
Name
FOREST HILL
Location
WESTPHALIA, MICHIGAN
Elevation
772 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,772 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,070 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
220° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Forest Hill Airport (3F5) sits in Westphalia, Michigan. Field elevation is 772 ft MSL. The airport has two turf runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 2,070 ft. Runway 18/36 is 1,520 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Plan for non-precision or visual work only. Verify current procedures before you go. The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,772 ft MSL.

Published remarks matter here. Runway 09 has a displaced threshold and a 20 to 1 approach slope. Runways 09, 18, 27 and 36 use 3 foot yellow cones for marking. The Chart Supplement also notes deer and birds in the area. Winter field conditions should be checked with the airport manager before arrival.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need services. For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach. If approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC. This is a small turf field with short runways. Pay close attention to wind, surface condition and obstacle clearance on final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Forest Hill Airport (3F5)?
The 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 1,772 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does 3F5 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Forest Hill Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you plan an arrival.
What is the longest runway at 3F5?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is 2,070 ft long and it is turf.
Is Forest Hill Airport towered?
No. Forest Hill Airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Which runway has the displaced threshold and obstacle notes?
Runway 09 has a displaced threshold and a published 20 to 1 approach slope. Runway 18 also has a displaced threshold note tied to a plus 30 foot power line about 791 ft out.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 3F5?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need services.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at Forest Hill?
Expect turf surfaces on both runways. The published remarks also call out deer and birds in the area. Check the field condition before departure, especially in winter.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Forest Hill Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3345. If approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0224 or 440-774-0490.

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