3FU

VFR

FAULKTON MUNI

FAULKTON · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,571'
Longest RWY
3,249'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3FU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,571'
MSL · field 1,571' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF 3FU

3FU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KABR (ABERDEEN RGNL) · 38.4 NM away. Conditions at 3FU may differ.

METAR · KABR

Observed 07:53Z

KABR 280753Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP173 T00061028
Wind
320° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
156 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KASEY KOPECKY
Address
P O BOX 21, FAULKTON SD 57438

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 5 kt
RWY 31
310°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 310° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,571 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored130° / 310°3,249 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
133,249'3,249'16', road, 560' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
315', fence, 350' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30

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
3FU · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

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

  • Wildlife and waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 13 has a 4-foot fence 200 feet to the right and 415 feet from the threshold. The top of the fence is below runway end elevation.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Approach ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Automated UNICOM is available. Advisory service is also available by calling 617-262-3825.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3FU

Answer card
ICAO
3FU
Name
FAULKTON MUNI
Location
FAULKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,571 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,571 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,249 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Faulkton Muni is in Faulkton, South Dakota. The field elevation is 1,571 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 3,249 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

For pattern work, the published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise. Runway headings are magnetic. The field sits in open country. Watch for wildlife and waterfowl on and near the airport. That is a real factor here.

Runway 13 has a fence off the right side near the approach end. The Chart Supplement also notes a 50 to 1 approach ratio to the displaced threshold on that end. Automated UNICOM is available. Advisory service is also available by phone at 617-262-3825. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify fuel and service availability with the airport operator or on the field by radio before you go. For a first trip, plan for a non-towered arrival. Keep an eye out for wildlife. Review the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Faulkton Muni and how long is it?
Faulkton Muni has one runway. It is 13/31 and it is 3,249 ft long. The surface is asphalt.
Does 3FU have a control tower?
No. Faulkton Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard self-announced position calls.
Is there an ILS at Faulkton Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for 3FU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at 3FU?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for Faulkton Muni. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Which runway should I expect to use at Faulkton Muni?
Runway 13/31 is the only runway. Wind will usually drive the choice. Plan for a normal non-towered runway selection on CTAF.
Are there any airport hazards or obstructions at 3FU?
Yes. Wildlife and waterfowl are present on and near the airport. The Chart Supplement also notes a 4-foot fence near the approach end area for Runway 13.
Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at Faulkton Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
How do I get clearance delivery for 3FU?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify the current procedure in the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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