3W2

MVFR

PUT IN BAY

PUT IN BAY · OHIO

Elev
595'
Longest RWY
2,870'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3W2
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,595'
MSL · field 595' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 3W2

3W2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPCW (ERIE-OTTAWA INTL) · 7.5 NM away. Conditions at 3W2 may differ.

METAR · KPCW

Observed 12:55Z

KPCW 281255Z AUTO 22012KT 5SM BR BKN013 OVC019 15/14 A2981 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 12 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
874 ft
Ceiling
1,300 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BETH FURNER
Address
1494 LANGRAM RD, PUT IN BAY OH 43456-6721

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 12 kt
RWY 21
206°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 206° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,595 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored26° / 206°2,870 ftASPH03 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0361', trees, 402' from thr, 119' R of cntrln, slope 3
215', fence, 201' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
3W2 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Aircraft landing runway 21 or departing runway 03 remain 1000 feet clear of Perry's Monument, which is 352 feet above ground level and 942 feet mean sea level, located 1.3 nautical miles northeast of the airport.Show FAA
  • Expect moderate turbulence on approach and departure when wind exceeds 10 knots.Show FAA
  • Birds, deer, and other wildlife are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Aircraft operations are prohibited from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323.Show FAA
  • The helipad is for touchdown, loading, and liftoff only. Park on grass west and southwest of the helipad.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03There is a 0 to 5-foot fence 200 feet from the runway end, 125 feet to the right, extending to 250 feet from the displaced threshold, 125 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 21There is a 5-foot fence 0 to 200 feet from the runway end, 115 feet to the left; also a 5-foot fence 140 to 200 feet from the runway end, 115 to 125 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 21The approach clearance slope is 15 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 63-foot tree located 1158 feet from the threshold, 68 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 03The approach clearance slope is 13 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 61-foot tree located 852 feet from the threshold, 119 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Established before 1959.Show FAA
  • Parking and ramp fees apply for all private and commercial aircraft. All pilots are required to check in at the airport office at the time of arrival. All aircraft are required to shut down engines when enplaning or deplaning passengers.Show FAA
  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • Ropes are not provided.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3W2

Answer card
ICAO
3W2
Name
PUT IN BAY
Location
PUT IN BAY, OHIO
Elevation
595 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,595 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 2,870 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Put In Bay Airport (3W2) sits in Put In Bay, Ohio. Field elevation is 595 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 2,870 ft of asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or the airport operator tells you otherwise. With the field at 595 ft MSL, that is 1,595 ft MSL for a standard light piston pattern. Aircraft operations are prohibited from dusk to dawn. That matters here. Plan daylight only.

The published remarks also call out a few items that matter on a first visit. Approach to runway 21 has tree and fence obstructions near the threshold. Perry’s Monument is also a factor on runway 21 arrivals and runway 03 departures. Expect moderate turbulence when wind exceeds 10 knots. Wildlife is in the area too. Prior coordination is required. Parking and ramp fees apply. Pilots must check in at the airport office on arrival. Engines must be shut down while passengers load or unload. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify current services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3W2 Put In Bay Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for a standard light piston pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. At 595 ft MSL, that works out to 1,595 ft MSL.
Does 3W2 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3W2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Is 3W2 open at night?
No. Published remarks say aircraft operations are prohibited from dusk to dawn. Plan a daylight arrival and departure.
What runway is longest at Put In Bay Airport?
Runway 03/21 is the only runway. It is 2,870 ft long. It is asphalt.
What should I know about runway 21 at 3W2?
Runway 21 has published obstruction notes near the threshold. There is also a note to remain 1,000 ft clear of Perry’s Monument on runway 21 arrivals and runway 03 departures.
Are there tower hours at 3W2?
There is no control tower at 3W2. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBOs are on the field at 3W2?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Do I need to coordinate before arriving at 3W2?
Yes. Published remarks say prior coordination is required. The remarks also say pilots must check in at the airport office on arrival.

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