3TE

IFR

AL MEYERS

TECUMSEH · MICHIGAN

Elev
812'
Longest RWY
2,649'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:33Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3TE
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,812'
MSL · field 812' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 3TE

3TE does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KADG (LENAWEE COUNTY) · 11.3 NM away. Conditions at 3TE may differ.

METAR · KADG

Observed 11:33Z

KADG 281133Z AUTO 21010G17KT 7SM BKN008 BKN011 OVC017 16/14 A2976 RMK AO2 CIG 006V010 T01560144
Wind
210° @ 10G17 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,325 ft
Ceiling
800 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 N
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
LAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW K AALTO
Address
4330 MACON RD, TECUMSEH MI 49286-9507

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 10 kt
RWY 18
172°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,812 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored172° / 352°2,649 ftASPHStandard L
09/2780° / 260°1,820 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1851', trees, 200' from thr, 30' R of cntrln, slope 0
3693', tree, 1762' from thr, 38' R of cntrln, slope 16
0953', trees, 267' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
275', pole, 100' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 20

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
3TE · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate nonstandard low-intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 via CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 has nonstandard low-intensity runway lights due to color and non-frangible fixture type and are not for published use.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There are 20 to 46-foot scattered trees located 0 to 199 feet from the runway and 90 to 125 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 36There is a 17-foot road located 30 feet from the runway and 125 feet left or right.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 18The approach slope ratio is 15 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 56-foot tree located 860 feet from the runway and 35 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 36The approach slope ratio is 24 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 93-foot tree located 2,262 feet from the runway and 38 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 has extensive cracking and vegetation growth.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3TE

Answer card
ICAO
3TE
Name
AL MEYERS
Location
TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN
Elevation
812 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,812 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,649 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
210° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Al Meyers Airport is in Tecumseh, Michigan. The field elevation is 812 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 18/36 at 2,649 ft asphalt. Runway 09/27 is 1,820 ft turf, but it is closed indefinitely. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Detroit Approach handles clearance delivery. The published approach frequencies are 118.95 and 284.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. The traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Al Meyers Airport. It carries 100LL. Call the field directly at (517) 423-1122 before you go if you need current service details.

Read the runway remarks before you launch. Runway 18 markings are faded. Runway 36 markings are also faded. Runway 18/36 has extensive cracking and vegetation growth. The published notes also say the runway lights are nonstandard low-intensity units and are not for published use. They can be activated from CTAF. There are tree and road obstructions near both ends, so plan your approach carefully and check the current Chart Supplement before a night or low-weather arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 3TE Al Meyers Airport?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 2,649 ft. Runway 09/27 is 1,820 ft turf and is closed indefinitely.
Does 3TE have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3TE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file.
What is the pattern altitude at Al Meyers Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Al Meyers Airport towered?
No. 3TE is an untowered airport, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at 3TE?
The on-field FBO is Al Meyers Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (517) 423-1122 for current service details before arrival.
Are there runway lighting issues at 3TE?
Yes. The published remarks say the 18/36 lights are nonstandard low-intensity lights and are not for published use. They can be activated via CTAF, so verify the setup before a night arrival.
What runway hazards should I know about at 3TE?
Runway 18/36 has faded markings, cracking and vegetation growth. The Chart Supplement also notes trees near the approach paths and a road near the runway. Review the current remarks before landing.
How do I get clearance delivery for 3TE?
The published remark says to contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before departure.

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3TE Al Meyers Airport Tecumseh, MI