3S4

VFR

ILLINOIS VALLEY

CAVE JUNCTION · OREGON

Elev
1,394'
Longest RWY
4,807'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3S4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,394'
MSL · field 1,394' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 3S4

3S4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBOK (BROOKINGS) · 27.1 NM away. Conditions at 3S4 may differ.

METAR · KBOK

Observed 02:56Z

KBOK 280256Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01060078 53004
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,013 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
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL CRISAFULLI
Address
1441 BROOKSIDE BLVD, GRANTS PASS OR 97526

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 36
359°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 359° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,394 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°4,807 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
184,807'4,807'4,807'4,682'PAPI 2-box left(4°)15', road, 260' from thr, 170' R of cntrln, slope 4
364,682'4,682'4,807'4,682'PAPI 2-box left(4°)54', trees, 928' from thr, 113' R of cntrln, slope 13

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
3S4 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

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
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

  • There is frequent ultralight activity.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • There is a United States Forest Service weather station.Show FAA
  • The runway has basic markings with side stripes.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • There is 4-foot brush in the primary surface area.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated for runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 18/36. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Medium intensity runway lights are set 1 foot off the runway edge.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Runway 18 has a 14 to 1 clearance slope based on the displaced threshold. Runway 18 has a 15-foot road at 330 feet on centerline with a 22 to 1 clearance slope based on the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Automated UNICOM is available. Advisory service is also available by calling 617-262-3825.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3S4

Answer card
ICAO
3S4
Name
ILLINOIS VALLEY
Location
CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON
Elevation
1,394 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,394 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,807 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Illinois Valley Airport sits in Cave Junction, Oregon. Field elevation is 1,394 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,807 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. The field has medium intensity runway lights on 18/36. Runway end identifier lights are also installed. The runway markings are basic with side stripes.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Automated UNICOM is available. Advisory service is also available by phone. The published remarks also note frequent ultralight activity. There is a 4-foot brush condition in the primary surface area. Runway 18 has a displaced-threshold clearance note tied to a road near the centerline. That is worth a careful look on arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC. First-time visitors should plan for an uncontrolled field with mixed traffic. They should also plan for higher field elevation. There is no published ILS backup.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3S4?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Illinois Valley Airport towered?
No. 3S4 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and expect self-announced traffic.
What is the longest runway at 3S4?
The only runway is 18/36. It is 4,807 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Does 3S4 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Illinois Valley Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at Illinois Valley?
Runway 36 is published as the calm wind runway. That is the runway to consider first when wind is light or variable.
What lighting is available on runway 18/36 at 3S4?
Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 18/36. Runway end identifier lights are also available. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Illinois Valley Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at 3S4?
Yes. The published remarks mention a 15-foot road near the centerline for runway 18 and a clearance slope note tied to the displaced threshold. The airport also has frequent ultralight activity and 4-foot brush in the primary surface area.

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