3W6

VFR

BLADENBORO

BLADENBORO · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
116'
Longest RWY
2,850'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3W6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,116'
MSL · field 116' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +5 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF 3W6

3W6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEYF (CURTIS L BROWN JR FLD) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at 3W6 may differ.

METAR · KEYF

Observed 21:15Z

KEYF 272115Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3018 RMK AO2 T01970083
Wind
080° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
421 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
0 NM E
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
REYNOLD HESTER
Address
13442 N.C. 131, BLADENBORO NC 28320-8906

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 10 kt
RWY 02
012°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 012° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,116 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored12° / 192°2,850 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0263', trees, 39' from thr, 62' R of cntrln, slope 0
2086', trees, 86' from thr, 48' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
3W6 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • A 20-foot wide by 10-foot deep drainage canal crosses runway 02 ten feet south of the threshold.Show FAA
  • There are 80-foot trees along the west edge of the runway from threshold to threshold and 80-foot trees along the east edge of runway 02 from the threshold to 500 feet.Show FAA
  • There are 3-foot side drainage ditches on both sides of the runway at the runway edges.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Runway 20 has 94-foot trees 124 feet from the threshold offset 32 feet right of centerline and 96-foot trees 260 feet from the threshold offset 95 feet left of centerline.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20The usable runway width is 125 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3W6

Answer card
ICAO
3W6
Name
BLADENBORO
Location
BLADENBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
116 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,116 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,850 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Bladenboro Airport (3W6) sits in Bladenboro, North Carolina. Field elevation is 116 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 2,850 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,116 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The runway is narrow in places. Published remarks say the usable width is 125 feet. They also call out trees near both runway ends and along both sides of the strip. Runway 02 has a drainage canal crossing ten feet south of the threshold. Runway 20 has tree obstructions close to the threshold area. Plan your arrival with those limits in mind.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go if you need fuel or local handling. The airport is a turf strip with no tower, so self-announce clearly and keep an eye on traffic. For clearance delivery, the published remark points pilots to Washington ARTCC. If you need current operational detail, use the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3W6?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,116 ft MSL at this field.
Does Bladenboro Airport have a tower?
No. 3W6 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at 3W6?
No ILS approaches are published for Bladenboro Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published instrument procedures before you go.
What is the longest runway at 3W6?
The longest runway is 02/20. It is 2,850 ft long and turf.
What runway hazards should I know about at 3W6?
Published remarks call out trees near both runway ends. They also note trees along both sides of the strip. A drainage canal crosses runway 02 just south of the threshold. The runway also has side drainage ditches at the edges.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Bladenboro Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What runway headings does 3W6 use?
Runway 02/20 has magnetic headings of 19° and 199°. The facts also note a magnetic variation of 7°.
How do I get clearance delivery information for 3W6?
The published remarks say to contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the Chart Supplement before flight.

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