3S7

VFR

NEHALEM BAY STATE

MANZANITA · OREGON

Elev
30'
Longest RWY
2,350'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3S7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,030'
MSL · field 30' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +1 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 3S7

3S7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTMK (TILLAMOOK) · 17.5 NM away. Conditions at 3S7 may differ.

METAR · KTMK

Observed 01:15Z

KTMK 280115Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT016 OVC037 12/09 A3012 RMK AO2
Wind
270° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-571 ft
Ceiling
3,700 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 S
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STATE AIRPORT MANAGER
Address
3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM OR 97302-1125

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 7 kt
RWY 33
334°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 334° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,030 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored154° / 334°2,350 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
155', hill, 240' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
3S7 · 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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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 a 20-foot gravel taxiway to the tiedown area.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • The taxiway and ramp are unpaved.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • There is a 2-foot ditch 90 feet from the centerline west of the runway marked with signs.Show FAA
  • Surface conditions are not reported.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15There is a 4-foot hill from 40 to 200 feet from the runway end and 60 feet left and right of the centerline, and also a 10-foot hill at 180 feet from the runway end and 120 feet right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 33Runway 33 has a 3-foot cable fence at 140 feet on the centerline. There is also 6-foot brush at 120 feet from the runway end on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • There is a non-standard segmented circle laid out with tires.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3S7

Answer card
ICAO
3S7
Name
NEHALEM BAY STATE
Location
MANZANITA, OREGON
Elevation
30 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,030 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 2,350 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Nehalem Bay State Airport sits in Manzanita, Oregon at 30 ft MSL on the north Oregon coast. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 2,350 ft long with an asphalt surface. The field is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-aircraft pattern at 1,030 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 15 is 174°. Runway 33 is 354°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. The published remarks show a few things a first-time pilot should plan for. Runway 33 has cable fence and brush close to the departure end. Runway 15 has hill terrain near the end of the runway. Wildlife is also noted in the runway area. The taxiway to the tiedown area is 20 ft gravel. The taxiway and ramp are unpaved. Surface conditions are not reported. Clearance delivery is handled through Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Expect to verify current field condition and use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3S7?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,030 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Nehalem Bay State Airport have a tower?
No. 3S7 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at 3S7?
No ILS approaches are published for this airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR operations.
What is the longest runway at 3S7?
The only runway is 15/33. It is 2,350 ft long with an asphalt surface.
What should I know about runway obstacles at 3S7?
Runway 33 has a cable fence and brush near the departure end. Runway 15 has hill terrain close to the runway end. Wildlife is also reported in the runway area.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Nehalem Bay State?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Is the taxiway and ramp paved at 3S7?
No. The published remarks say the taxiway and ramp are unpaved. There is also a 20 ft gravel taxiway to the tiedown area.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 3S7?
The published remark says to contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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