3G9

VFR

BUTLER FARM SHOW

BUTLER · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,333'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
VFR sectional · 3G9
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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 20:56Z

KBTP 112056Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 21/ A2985 RMK AO2 TSE09RAE07B34E56 SLP108 P0000 6//// T0211 53004 $
Wind
270° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
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
270° · 3 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

  • +22 FT MKD PLINE 292 FT FROM RWY 18 THLD ON EXTDD CNTRLN.
  • DEER & BIRD ACT ON & INVOF OF RWY.
  • ULTRALIGHT OPS PROHIBITED. RWY 36 OPEN FOR TKOF & LNDG SR TO SS; CLSD FOR LNDG SS TO SR.
  • FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591

Lighting notes

  • DUSK TO 1000Z.
  • ACTVT LIRL - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36SINGLE WHEEL CAPACITY 9000 LBS.
  • 18/36RWY CLSD TO TGL. DSPLCD RWY ENDS AVBL FOR TAKE OFF & ROLL OUT.
  • 18/36NSTD LIRL 50 FT FROM RWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18+9 FT RD 149 FT FM THR 86 FT R; +5 FT FENCE 58 FT FM THLD 122 FT R; +11 FT WIND TEE AND 16 FT LGT POLE 67 FT FM THLD 110 FT L.
  • 36+12 FT RD 100 FT FROM THLD ON EXTDD CNTRLN.
  • 18APCH SLOPE 21:1 TO DSPLCD THLD TO PLINE.
  • 36RWY 36 APCH SLP 12:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • VFR OPS ONLY
  • LGTD WND "T" DUSK TO DAWN
  • MANAGERRICK MCPHERSON 724-996-5291.

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
270° at 3 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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