3X5

VFR

NORTH BASS ISLAND

NORTH BASS ISLAND · OHIO

Elev
594'
Longest RWY
1,804'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 3X5 NORTH BASS ISLAND showing runway layout — runways 01/19
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3X5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,594'
MSL · field 594' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +2 · X/W 14 kt L

METAR & TAF 3X5

3X5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPCW (ERIE-OTTAWA INTL) · 12.3 NM away. Conditions at 3X5 may differ.

METAR · KPCW

Observed 16:55Z

KPCW 121655Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A2988 RMK AO2
Wind
280° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,866 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 NW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROSANN KEISER
Address
PEEPLES RD, ISLE SAINT GEORGE OH 43436

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 14 kt
RWY 01
356°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
14 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 356° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,594 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored356° / 176°1,804 ftASPH19 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0179', trees, 1455' from thr, 204' R of cntrln, slope 15

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 3X5 NORTH BASS ISLAND in NORTH BASS ISLAND, OHIO, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3X5 · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
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

  • NO OPNS DUSK-DAWN.
  • NO TGLS & NO STUDENT TRNG.
  • FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.
  • ARPT LCTD NW CORNER OF ISLAND.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3X5

Answer card
ICAO
3X5
Name
NORTH BASS ISLAND
Location
NORTH BASS ISLAND, OHIO
Elevation
594 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,594 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 1,804 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

North Bass Island Airport (3X5) sits on North Bass Island in Ohio. The field elevation is 594 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 1,804 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly. Published remarks say no operations are permitted from dusk to dawn. No touch-and-go landings are allowed. Student training is also not permitted. Clearance delivery is handled through Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to self-brief carefully before arrival. The airport sits at the northwest corner of the island, so island terrain and water surroundings deserve attention during arrival and departure planning. For a first visit, the main items are the short single runway, the published night restriction and the no-training limitation. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at North Bass Island Airport (3X5)?
3X5 has one runway, 01/19. It is 1,804 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is North Bass Island Airport towered?
No. North Bass Island Airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does 3X5 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3X5. Verify the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at North Bass Island Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Can you operate at North Bass Island Airport at night?
No. Published remarks say no operations are permitted from dusk to dawn.
Are touch-and-go landings allowed at 3X5?
No. Published remarks say no touch-and-go landings are permitted. Student training is also not allowed.
Which FBOs are on the field at North Bass Island Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who handles clearance delivery for North Bass Island Airport?
Published remarks say clearance delivery is handled through Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404. Confirm current procedures before departure.

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