3FU Faulkton Muni Airport

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 6 kt L

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 03:53Z

KABR 120353Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM FEW080 SCT095 18/10 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP095 T01780100

Wind: 270° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.82 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 2,432 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

3FU does not issue a TAF.

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

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KABR 112320Z 1200/1224 30012G19KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 SCT070 BKN090 FM120200 27012G20KT P6SM FEW140 FM121300 25009KT P6SM SKC FM121700 27013G22KT P6SM FEW250 FM122200 30012G22KT P6SM FEW240

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 02:00Z

Wind: 300° at 12 kt gusting 19 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 9,000 ft, Scattered 7,000 ft, Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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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: TWIN CITIES
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KASEY KOPECKY
Phone: 605-530-1093
Address: P O BOX 21, FAULKTON SD 57438

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

310°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	130° / 310°	3,249 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	3,249'	3,249'	—	—	—	—	16', road, 560' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	5', 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 3FU FAULKTON MUNI in FAULKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

3FU · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

3FU · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.86

1D8·Redfield Municipal Airport·26.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.76

KABR·Quest Aviation·38.4 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.86at1D8Redfield Municipal Airport26.8 nm
Jet A$6.76atKABRQuest Aviation38.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RY 13 4 FT FENCE 200 FT RIGHT 415 FT FROM THR; TOP OF FENCE BLO RY END ELEVATION.
WILDLIFE AND WATERFOWL ON AND INVOF AIRPORT.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Approach & departure obstructions

13APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

AUTOMATED UNICOM. ADZY ALSO AVBL BY CALLING 617-262-3825.

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: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 8 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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