3G9

VFR

BUTLER FARM SHOW

BUTLER · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,333'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
VFR sectional · 3G9
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Before you fly into 3G9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,333'
MSL · field 1,333' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 3G9

3G9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBTP (PITTSBURGH/BUTLER RGNL) · 4.7 NM away. Conditions at 3G9 may differ.

METAR · KBTP

Observed 03:56Z

KBTP 280356Z AUTO 14013G18KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01560056 402280156 $
Wind
140° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,686 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEN LAUGHLIN
Address
627 EVANS CITY RD, BUTLER PA 16001

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 13 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3G9 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Pittsburgh Approach at 412-472-5591.Show FAA
  • There is a 22-foot marked property line 292 feet from runway 18 threshold on the extended centerline.Show FAA
  • Deer and bird activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Ultralight operations are prohibited. Runway 36 is open for takeoff and landing from sunrise to sunset and closed for landing from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon operates from dusk to 1000Z.Show FAA
  • The low-intensity runway lights are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24-hour fuel is available with credit card for 100LL.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Single wheel capacity is 9000 pounds.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway is closed to touch-and-go landings. Displaced runway ends are available for takeoff and roll out.Show FAA
  • 18/36Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are located 50 feet from the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36There is a 12-foot road 100 feet from the threshold on the extended centerline of runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18There is a 9-foot road 149 feet from the threshold 86 feet right, a 5-foot fence 58 feet from the threshold 122 feet right, and an 11-foot wind tee and 16-foot light pole 67 feet from the threshold 110 feet left.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 approach slope is 12 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 18The approach slope is 21 to 1 to the displaced threshold to the property line for runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • There is a lighted wind "T" from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager Rick McPherson can be reached at 724-996-5291.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3G9

Answer card
ICAO
3G9
Name
BUTLER FARM SHOW
Location
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,333 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,333 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 13 kt
Favored runway now

BUTLER FARM SHOW (3G9) sits in Butler, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 1,333 ft MSL. This is a VFR-only airport with no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. The field has 0 listed runways in the facts block, so verify current runway status in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Published remarks still reference runway 18/36 operations. They also note displaced ends for takeoff and rollout, so treat the current field setup with care and confirm it before departure.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport beacon operates from dusk to 1000Z. A lighted wind tee is also published from dusk to dawn. Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are noted. Several obstructions near the runway ends are also published. Deer and bird activity is reported in and around the runway area.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. For clearance delivery, Pittsburgh Approach is listed at 412-472-5591. If you are planning a first visit, verify the current runway status, lighting and any local operating limits before launch. The remarks also note a 9,000 lb single-wheel capacity.

Frequently asked questions

Is BUTLER FARM SHOW (3G9) VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. If you need anything beyond that, verify the current Chart Supplement before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 3G9?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 3G9 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3G9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at 3G9?
Both CTAF and UNICOM are 122.7. Use that frequency for local traffic calls and airport coordination.
Is there a control tower at BUTLER FARM SHOW?
No. The airport is non-towered. For clearance delivery, the published remark gives Pittsburgh Approach at 412-472-5591.
What runway information is published for 3G9?
The facts block lists no runways. The remarks reference runway 18/36 operations. Verify the current runway status in the FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there any runway lighting or beacon notes at 3G9?
Yes. The beacon operates from dusk to 1000Z. The remarks also mention a lighted wind tee and nonstandard low-intensity runway lights.
Are there any hazards to watch for at BUTLER FARM SHOW?
Yes. Published remarks mention obstructions near runway 18 and runway 36. Deer and bird activity is also reported in and around the runway area.

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