3JC

MVFR

FREEMAN FLD

JUNCTION CITY · KANSAS

Elev
1,101.6'
Longest RWY
3,498'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:21Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3JC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,101.6'
MSL · field 1,101.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt L

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 08:21Z

KMHK 280821Z AUTO 01006G18KT 10SM OVC019 08/05 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 03026/0805 PRESRR T00830050
Wind
010° @ 6G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
427 ft
Ceiling
1,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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

tap a runway
010° · 6 kt
RWY 36
009°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 009° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,102 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored189° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Non-standard air traffic control minima apply to IFR arrivals with respect to high-performance aircraft operations conducted within the confines of R-3602.Show FAA
  • The turf is soft when wet.Show FAA
  • Runways 5/23 and 13/31 thresholds are marked with several 12-inch diameter raised steel plates as runway numbers on the centerline and are unsuitable to taxi over.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Baseball field light poles are located 918 feet to 1303 feet from the runway end, 338 feet to 672 feet to the right, at 1175 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • Runway 13 threshold has a 4-foot grade change between the threshold and runway 18/36 and is not suitable for aircraft. It is marked with tires.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Marshall Approach at 785-239-2118. When Marshall Approach is closed, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicator is activated for runway 36; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is 10-foot brush along the fence from 0 to 199 feet distance, 240 degrees right.Show FAA
  • 31The threshold of runway 31 is marked with tires and blue and white barrels.Show FAA
  • 05The threshold of runway 05 is marked with blue and white plastic barrels.Show FAA
  • 13The threshold of runway 13 is marked with blue and white plastic barrels.Show FAA
  • 23The threshold of runway 23 is marked with blue and white plastic barrels.Show FAA
  • 13There are 75-foot light poles 900 feet to the threshold, 280 feet right of centerline on runway 13.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe fixed base operator phone number is 785-761-7692.Show FAA

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
MVFR
Current wind
010° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

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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