3RC

MVFR

ROSCOMMON CONSERVATION

ROSCOMMON · MICHIGAN

Elev
1,157'
Longest RWY
3,552'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:36Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3RC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,157'
MSL · field 1,157' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 3RC

3RC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHTL (ROSCOMMON COUNTY/BLODGETT MEML) · 8.2 NM away. Conditions at 3RC may differ.

METAR · KHTL

Observed 06:36Z

KHTL 280636Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM BKN012 OVC017 14/13 A2959 RMK AO2 RAB0554E20 P0003 T01440133
Wind
170° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,724 ft
Ceiling
1,200 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN JACOBS
Address
8717 N ROSCOMMON RD, ROSCOMMON MI 48653-9207

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 9 kt
RWY 19
175°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,157 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2884° / 264°3,552 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored355° / 175°2,500 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1030', trees, 245' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 1
0161', trees, 469' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 7
1956', trees, 1029' from thr, 30' R of cntrln, slope 18

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

Chart Supplement
3RC · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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 Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Large birds and large mammals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 10/28 by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Runway 01/19 is closed November through April and when snow covered.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10At runway 10 end there is a 15 foot road 145 feet distant, 25 foot trees 178 feet distant, and a 4 foot fence 85 feet distant.Show FAA
  • 01Runway 01 end has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 19Runway 19 end has 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 10Approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 10.Show FAA
  • 19Approach slope ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 19.Show FAA
  • 01Approach slope ratio is 8 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 10 foot tree 86 feet distant 80 feet left on runway 01.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERExtension 2051 for office.Show FAA
  • OWNERExtension 2722053 for owner.Show FAA
  • 01/19Runway 01/19 surface is rough with patches of gravel.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3RC

Answer card
ICAO
3RC
Name
ROSCOMMON CONSERVATION
Location
ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
Elevation
1,157 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,157 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,552 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Roscommon Conservation Airport is in Roscommon, Michigan. Field elevation is 1,157 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 10/28 at 3,552 ft. Runway 01/19 is 2,500 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 2,157 ft MSL based on the field elevation here. Runway 10/28 has low intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. Runway 01/19 is closed November through April and when snow covered. It is also listed as rough with patches of gravel.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 10 has nearby obstacles near the threshold. Runway 19 has a displaced threshold note with a 20 to 1 approach slope. Large birds and large mammals are reported on and near the airport. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. For clearance delivery, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed in the Chart Supplement. This is a non-towered field, so plan your self-announce calls carefully and expect local traffic on 122.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3RC?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 2,157 ft MSL at this field.
Does Roscommon Conservation Airport have a tower?
No. 3RC is non-towered. Traffic calls go on CTAF 122.9.
What is the longest runway at 3RC?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway. It is 3,552 ft asphalt.
Is there an ILS at 3RC?
No ILS approaches are published for this airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file.
Which runway is closed in winter at Roscommon Conservation?
Runway 01/19 is closed November through April and when snow covered. The runway is also listed as rough with patches of gravel.
Are there runway lights at 3RC?
Yes. Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 10/28 by CTAF.
What obstacles should I watch for on approach to runway 10 at 3RC?
The published remarks list a 4 ft fence 85 ft from the threshold. A 15 ft road is 145 ft away. There are 25 ft trees 178 ft away. The approach slope to the displaced threshold is noted as 20 to 1.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Roscommon Conservation Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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