3J1 Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport

Before you fly into 3J1

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,084.8'

MSL · field 84.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 36

H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 3J1

Current METAR

Observed 16:15Z

K3J1 271615Z AUTO 03007G14KT 360V070 10SM OVC020 15/11 A3020 RMK AO2

Wind: 030° @ 7G14 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 30.20 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -242 ft
Ceiling: 2,000 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

3J1 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSAV (SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTL) · 24.6 NM away. Conditions at 3J1 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 13:00Z–28 12:00Z

TAF KSAV 271303Z 2713/2812 04011KT P6SM OVC015 FM271700 05010KT P6SM SCT025 FM272100 10009KT P6SM FEW035 FM280300 07005KT P6SM SCT020

BASEMVFR

27 13:00Z–27 17:00Z

Wind: 040° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 1,500 ft
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 NW
VFR sectional: CHARLOTTE
ARTCC: ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility: AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LEONARD SANSONE
Phone: 843-226-0399
Address: 1765 GRAYS HIGHWAY, PO BOX 653, RIDGELAND SC 29936

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND: ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON -SUN · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

030° · 7 kt

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RWY 36

000°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	180° / 0°	4,200 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—

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

Chart Supplement

3J1 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

3J1 · 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: 100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: GLD,TOW

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

$4.95

KCWV·Claxton-Evans County Airport·48 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.25

KSAV·Sheltair·24.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
SkyBlue Aviation 123.075(843) 547-8380 WebsiteTitan18d ago	$7.47SS $6.79	—

SkyBlue Aviation
123.075(843) 547-8380
100LL
$7.47
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.95atKCWVClaxton-Evans County Airport48 nmsave $2.52
Jet A$8.25atKSAVSheltair24.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Beaufort Approach at 843-228-6298. When Approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA
Runway 36 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
The fixed base operator is located mid-field.Show FAA
Glider operations are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, use the CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 18 and 36. PAPI on runway 18 and 36 operate continuously from dusk to dawn.Show FAA

Fuel notes

A+Jet A fuel with Prist is available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

36There is a tree 10 feet tall located 166 feet from the threshold and 125 feet left of the centerline on runway 36.Show FAA
18Runway 18 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of the runway centerline.Show FAA
36There are 50-foot trees 100 to 150 feet right of the centerline 1000 feet from the threshold on runway 36.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
1On Sunday and Monday, the fixed base operator is on call. Call 843-929-4159 for after hours fee and availability.Show FAA
1SkyBlue Aviation is the fixed base operator.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3J1

Answer card

ICAO: 3J1
Name: RIDGELAND-CLAUDE DEAN
Location: RIDGELAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation: 84.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,084.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 4,200 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 030° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 36

Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (3J1) sits in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Field elevation is 84.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,200 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise. SkyBlue Aviation is the on-field FBO. It is located mid-field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. On Sunday and Monday it is on call, so plan ahead if you need after-hours support.

A few operational items matter here. Glider operations are in the vicinity of the airport. Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. There are trees near the departure end of runway 36, including a 50-foot tree line right of centerline and a small tree close to the threshold area. Runway 18 has PAPI available. The PAPI on runway 18 is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline. The runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity. For clearance delivery, contact Beaufort Approach. If Approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 3J1 Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport?

The airport has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,200 ft long and asphalt.

What is the pattern altitude at 3J1?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise.

Is there a tower at Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport?

No. 3J1 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075.

Does 3J1 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published at this airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach notes before you go.

Which FBO is on the field at 3J1?

SkyBlue Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. It is on call Sunday and Monday, so verify availability with the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need after-hours service.

What should I know about runway 36 at 3J1?

Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. The published remarks also note trees near the runway 36 threshold area. Give that end a careful look on departure and landing.

Is there lighting on runway 18/36 at 3J1?

Yes. The runway lights are medium intensity and preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity. REIL is on both runway ends. PAPI operates on runway 18 and 36 from dusk to dawn.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at 3J1?

For clearance delivery, contact Beaufort Approach at 843-228-6298. If Approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.

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