3LF

VFR

LITCHFIELD MUNI

LITCHFIELD · ILLINOIS

Elev
690.5'
Longest RWY
4,002'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3LF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,690.5'
MSL · field 690.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 3LF

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

K3LF 280235Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM BKN110 17/16 A2973 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E T01700160
Wind
230° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,332 ft
Ceiling
11,000 ft AGL
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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
3LF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NICHOLAS WEATHERFORD
Address
1201US ROUTE 66 SOUTH, P.O. BOX 381, LITCHFIELD IL 62056

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-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
230° · 6 kt
RWY 27
269°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 269° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,691 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36178° / 358°4,002 ftASPH18 R
09/27Favored89° / 269°3,900 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)14', road, 464' from thr, 289' R of cntrln, slope 18
27PAPI 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
3LF · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.Show FAA
  • There is an aerobatic area from 1700 feet to 4200 feet mean sea level above the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 09, 27, 18, and 36. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 09, 27, 18, and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 09/27 and 18/36. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 and taxiway C are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity and activate, use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • ASelf-service 100 low lead fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09The approach ratio is 33 to 1 to runway end from over central obstruction.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmail address for the manager is airport@litchfieldil.com (all lower case).Show FAA
  • OWNERBill Fleming is the chairman.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3LF

Answer card
ICAO
3LF
Name
LITCHFIELD MUNI
Location
LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS
Elevation
690.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,690.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Litchfield Muni sits in Litchfield, Illinois. The field elevation is 690.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 4,002 ft. Runway 09/27 is 3,900 ft. The airport is non-towered, so CTAF discipline matters. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. St. Louis Approach handles the area on 124.2 and 353.9. Clearance delivery is handled through St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,690.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport also has an aerobatic area from 1,700 ft to 4,200 ft MSL above the airport. Keep that in mind when you are planning climbs and descents near the field.

On the field, Central Air Services and Litchfield Municipal Airport are both listed. Each carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100 low lead fuel is available 24 hours. Runway end identifier lights are active on all four runway ends. PAPI is also installed on 09, 27, 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. For a first visit, watch the aerobatic area. Expect a quiet non-towered pattern. Verify any current airport notes with the Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3LF?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,690.5 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Litchfield Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3LF. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Is 3LF towered or non-towered?
3LF is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls. UNICOM is also on 122.8 if you need coordination.
What are the runway lengths at Litchfield Muni?
Runway 18/36 is the longest at 4,002 ft. Runway 09/27 is 3,900 ft. Both are asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at 3LF?
Central Air Services is on the field. Litchfield Municipal Airport is also listed on the field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call ahead if you need current ramp or service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Litchfield Muni?
Yes. Self-serve 100 low lead fuel is available 24 hours.
What should I know about operations near 3LF?
There is an aerobatic area from 1,700 ft to 4,200 ft MSL above the airport. Plan your climb and descent with that in mind, especially when arriving or departing near the pattern.
How do I get clearance delivery for 3LF?
For clearance delivery, contact St Louis Approach at 314-890-1017. The airport also uses St. Louis Approach on 124.2 and 353.9 for approach and departure services.

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