3F6 DAN E RICHARDS MUNI Airport Guide

Before you fly into 3F6

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,859.5'

MSL · field 1,859.5' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +0 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 3F6

3F6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCDS (CHILDRESS MUNI) · 24.4 NM away. Conditions at 3F6 may differ.

METAR · KCDS

Observed 03:53Z

KCDS 280353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP077 T02171061

Wind: 090° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / -6°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,257 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

3F6 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCDS (CHILDRESS MUNI) · 24.4 NM away. Conditions at 3F6 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KCDS 272320Z 2800/2824 27017G27KT P6SM SKC FM280200 24010KT P6SM SKC FM280400 07011KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 270° at 17 kt gusting 27 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM E
VFR sectional: DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KARL HOLLOWAY
Phone: 806-492-3613
Address: 815 9TH STREET, PO BOX 729, PADUCAH TX 79248

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW: FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

090° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

175°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	175° / 355°	3,186 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	5', berm, 200' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 36

3F6 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 36

3F6 · IAP

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
Other services: AGRI

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: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.10

F01·Quanah Municipal Airport·30 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.10atF01Quanah Municipal Airport30 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Runway 18 has a 10-foot drop off 60 feet from the runway.Show FAA
Runway 18/36 is marked as 17/35.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18There is a 4-foot fence located 100 feet to the right of the threshold of runway 18.Show FAA
36There is a 5-foot berm 90 feet left at the threshold of runway 36 and a 5-foot fence 93 feet west of the centerline at the threshold.Show FAA
H1The approach ratio from the east is 8 to 1. The approach ratio from the west crosses the centerline of runway 17/35.Show FAA
H1There is a 20-foot lighted windsock 165 feet northeast, a 30-foot power line 267 feet east, and a 20-foot building 240 feet southeast of helipad H1.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
MANAGERThe airport manager is the county judge.Show FAA
H1Helipad H1 is not maintained. Loose gravel and grass encroach on the surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3F6

Answer card

ICAO: 3F6
Name: DAN E RICHARDS MUNI
Location: PADUCAH, TEXAS
Elevation: 1,859.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,859.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,186 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 090° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

DAN E RICHARDS MUNI is in Paducah, Texas. The field elevation is 1,859.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 18/36 at 3,186 ft on asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway lighting on 18/36 is medium intensity. It starts at low intensity. Pilots can increase it by keying CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator or the field directly before arrival if you need current fuel or service details. Published remarks also show a few items to brief before you arrive. Runway 18 has a 10-foot drop off 60 feet from the runway. Runway 18 threshold also has a fence close in on the right. The 36 threshold has a berm and a fence near the left side. The runway is marked as 17/35 in the field markings, so verify the current layout before taxi and landing. This is a high-elevation airport, so expect density altitude to matter on warm days. Check performance carefully before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 3F6 and can a light jet use it?

The only runway is 18/36. It is 3,186 ft long and asphalt. That is short for many jets. Performance planning matters. Check your numbers carefully before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at DAN E RICHARDS MUNI?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is there an ILS at 3F6?

No ILS approaches are published for this airport. If you need instrument guidance, verify current approach options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Is 3F6 towered or uncontrolled?

There is no control tower at 3F6. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls and runway coordination.

What runway lighting does 3F6 have?

Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lights. They are preset to low intensity. Key CTAF to increase intensity.

Are there any on-field FBOs at DAN E RICHARDS MUNI?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What should I know about runway 18/36 at 3F6 before landing?

The published remarks call out a 10-foot drop off 60 feet from runway 18. They also note a fence near the right side of the 18 threshold. The 36 threshold has a berm and a fence near the left side. Brief the runway carefully.

Does 3F6 have any special airport remarks pilots should know?

Yes. The runway is marked as 17/35 in the field markings even though the runway listing is 18/36. The airport also has a surveyed geodetic reference. Clearance delivery is handled through Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.

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