3S9 Condon State Pauling Fld Airport

Before you fly into 3S9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,911'

MSL · field 2,911' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +14 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 3S9

3S9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDLS (COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES MUNI) · 47.8 NM away. Conditions at 3S9 may differ.

METAR · KDLS

Observed 23:53Z

KDLS 272353Z AUTO 30016G30KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 29035/2332 SLP140 T01780039 10200 20156 55001

Wind: 300° @ 16G30 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,932 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

3S9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDLS (COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES MUNI) · 47.8 NM away. Conditions at 3S9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KDLS 271720Z 2718/2818 31015G23KT P6SM FEW250 FM280300 30011KT P6SM FEW150 FM281500 31015G25KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 310° at 15 kt gusting 23 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NE
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STATE AIRPORT MANAGER
Phone: 503-378-4880
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

tap a runway

300° · 16 kt

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RWY 25

251°M

Head/Tail

+14 kt

Crosswind

8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	71° / 251°	3,500 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	15', road, 500' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 20
25	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

3S9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

3S9 · CHART_SUPP

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: AGRI

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.00

S20·Goldendale Airport·45.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.00

KDLS·Hood Aero (fka, TacAero)·47.8 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.00atS20Goldendale Airport45.3 nm
Jet A$7.00atKDLSHood Aero (fka, TacAero)47.8 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
Surface conditions are not reported.Show FAA
Heavy agricultural operations occur from February through June.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 07 and 25 have REIL lighting. Runway 07/25 has medium intensity runway lighting. Runway 07 and 25 have PAPI lighting on CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3S9

Answer card

ICAO: 3S9
Name: CONDON STATE PAULING FLD
Location: CONDON, OREGON
Elevation: 2,911 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,911 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 19°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 300° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

Condon State Pauling Fld (3S9) sits in Condon, Oregon. The field elevation is 2,911 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,500 ft long with concrete pavement. The airport is unattended with no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks note REIL lighting on Runways 07 and 25. They also note medium intensity runway lighting on 07/25. PAPI is available on CTAF for both ends. Surface conditions are not reported, so plan to verify the runway and taxi surface before you go.

This is a higher-elevation field, so density altitude will matter on warm days. Heavy agricultural operations occur from February through June. Expect that to affect traffic flow and lookout duties in the pattern. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 3S9?

Field elevation at Condon State Pauling Fld is 2,911 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because the airport sits well above sea level.

What is the longest runway at 3S9?

The longest runway is 07/25. It is 3,500 ft long with concrete pavement.

Does Condon State Pauling Fld have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published at 3S9. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

Is 3S9 towered?

No. Condon State Pauling Fld is unattended with no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 3S9?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

What lighting is available at 3S9?

Runways 07 and 25 have REIL lighting. Runway 07/25 also has medium intensity runway lighting. PAPI is available on CTAF for both ends.

Are there any on-field FBOs at 3S9?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

Is there anything operationally important about flying into 3S9 in spring?

Yes. Heavy agricultural operations occur from February through June. Expect more low-level traffic and build extra scan time into the pattern.

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