3JC

VFR

FREEMAN FLD

JUNCTION CITY · KANSAS

Elev
1,101.6'
Longest RWY
3,498'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:52Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 3JC FREEMAN FLD showing runway layout — runways 18/36, 13/31, 05/23
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3JC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,101.6'
MSL · field 1,101.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 3JC

3JC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMHK (MANHATTAN RGNL) · 9.9 NM away. Conditions at 3JC may differ.

METAR · KMHK

Observed 12:52Z

KMHK 121252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01670133
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,457 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 NW
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
ICT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARVIN HORNBOSTEL
Address
RAVEN AREO SERVICES, 540 W 18 THS ST, JUNCTION CITY KS 66441

Flight service · Hours

FSS ICT
WICHITA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 18
189°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 189° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,102 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36189° / 9°3,498 ftASPHStandard L
13/31135° / 315°1,903 ftTURFStandard L
05/2352° / 232°1,834 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)25', tree, 245' from thr, 235' R of cntrln, slope 1
36PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)60', trees, 777' from thr, 215' R of cntrln, slope 9
1340', trees, 328' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 8
3175', trees, 1530' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
0525', tree, 80' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 3
2332', pole, 231' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 3JC FREEMAN FLD in JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS, showing runways 18/36, 13/31, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 36
3JC · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • TURF SOFT WHEN WET.
  • NON-STD ATC MINIMA APPLIED IFR ARVLS WITH RESPECT TO HI-PERFORMANCE-ACFT OPNS CONDUCTED WITHIN CFNS OF R-3602.
  • WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MARSHALL APCH AT 785-239-2118. WHEN MARSHALL APCH IS CLSD, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -22C.
  • BASEBALL FIELD LGT POLES 918 FT TO 1303 FT FM RWY END, 338 FT TO 672 FT RIGHT, 1175 FT AMSL.
  • RWY 13 THLD, 4 FT GRADE CHANGE BETWEEN 13 THLD & RWY 18/36. NOT SUITABLE FOR ACFT. MKD W/TIRES.
  • RWY 5/23 AND RWY 13/31 THLDS MKD WITH SVRL 12-INCH DIA RAISED STEEL PLATES AS RWY NMBRS ON CL - UNSUITABLE TO TAXI OVER.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1810 FT BRUSH ALONG FENCE, 0-199 FT DSTC, 240 R.
  • 31THLD MKD W/TIRES & BLUE & WHITE BARRELS.
  • 05THLD MKD W/BLUE & WHITE PLASTIC BARRELS.
  • 13THLD MKD W/BLUE & WHITE PLASTIC BARRELS.
  • 23THLD MKD W/BLUE & WHITE PLASTIC BARRELS.
  • 1375 FT LIGHT POLES, 900 FT TO THLD, 280 FT R OF CL.

Other notes

  • MANAGERFBO PHONE 785-761-7692

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3JC

Answer card
ICAO
3JC
Name
FREEMAN FLD
Location
JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS
Elevation
1,101.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,101.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,498 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Freeman Fld is in Junction City, Kansas. The field elevation is 1,101.6 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 3,498 ft asphalt. Runways 05/23 and 13/31 are turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Freeman Field is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call 785-761-7692 before arrival if you need current field details.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius. The turf can be soft when wet. Runway threshold markers and raised steel plates are noted on the turf runways, so taxi carefully and brief the surface condition before you roll. Waterfowl have also been reported on and near the airport. If you are flying IFR, note that non-standard ATC minima apply for arrivals with respect to high-performance aircraft operations inside R-3602. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with ATC if your trip depends on that airspace.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3JC Freeman Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does Freeman Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3JC. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before an IFR arrival.
What is the longest runway at Freeman Fld?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 3,498 ft asphalt. The other runways are 05/23 at 1,834 ft turf and 13/31 at 1,903 ft turf.
Is Freeman Fld towered?
No. Freeman Fld is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at 3JC?
Freeman Field is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call 785-761-7692 for current services before you go.
What should I know about the turf runways at Freeman Fld?
The turf can be soft when wet. The runway 05 and 23 thresholds are marked with blue and white plastic barrels. The runway 31 threshold is marked with tires and blue and white barrels.
Are there any runway or taxi hazards at Freeman Fld?
Yes. The turf runway 5/23 and 13/31 thresholds have raised steel plates used as runway numbers on the centerline. They are unsuitable to taxi over. There is also 10-foot brush along the fence near runway 18, plus 75-foot light poles near runway 13.
Do I need to plan for cold temperature corrections at Freeman Fld?
Yes. The airport is listed as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius.

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