3M8

VFR

NORTH PICKENS

REFORM · ALABAMA

Elev
236.8'
Longest RWY
5,144'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3M8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,236.8'
MSL · field 236.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +3 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 3M8

3M8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTCL (TUSCALOOSA NTL) · 22.2 NM away. Conditions at 3M8 may differ.

METAR · KTCL

Observed 21:53Z

KTCL 272153Z 12008G19KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2995
Wind
120° @ 8G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,936 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 N
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOMMY HOPE
Address
8141 HWY 86, CARROLLTON AL 35447

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 8 kt
RWY 19
186°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 186° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,237 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored6° / 186°5,144 ftASPH01 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0196', trees, 1670' from thr, 44' R of cntrln, slope 15

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 01
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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
SS-SR
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport beacon is out of service.Show FAA
  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 01 and 19 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available self-serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 015006 feet are available for night operations on runway 01.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe manager's cell phone number is 205-764-2509.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3M8

Answer card
ICAO
3M8
Name
NORTH PICKENS
Location
REFORM, ALABAMA
Elevation
236.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,236.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 5,144 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

North Pickens is in Reform, Alabama. The field elevation is 236.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 5,144 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure service is handled by Columbus on 135.6 and 323.275. For clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement lists Memphis ARTCC. The airport beacon is out of service, so plan your arrival and departure lighting with that in mind.

The field has 24-hour self-serve 100LL. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 01 and 19. They are controlled by CTAF. Night ops are supported on runway 01 with 5,006 ft available. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Call the airport operator directly or contact the field by phone before arrival if you need services. For a first-time stop, watch the lighting setup. Confirm your fuel plan. Verify any current remarks with the Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at North Pickens (3M8)?
North Pickens has one runway, 01/19. It is 5,144 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at 3M8 North Pickens?
No ILS approaches are published for North Pickens. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at North Pickens?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does North Pickens have a control tower?
No control tower is listed for North Pickens. CTAF is 122.9.
Is 100LL available at North Pickens?
Yes. 100LL is available self-serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What lighting is available for night operations at 3M8?
Runway end identifier lights are on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 01 and 19 and are controlled by CTAF. The remarks also say 5,006 ft are available for night operations on runway 01.
Which frequencies should I use for North Pickens?
CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure are on 135.6 and 323.275 with Columbus. For clearance delivery, the remarks direct pilots to Memphis ARTCC.
Are there any on-field FBOs at North Pickens?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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