3F4

VFR

VIVIAN

VIVIAN · LOUISIANA

Elev
260'
Longest RWY
2,998'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3F4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,260'
MSL · field 260' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 3F4

3F4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KATA (HALL-MILLER MUNI) · 17.2 NM away. Conditions at 3F4 may differ.

METAR · KATA

Observed 05:35Z

KATA 280535Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO TSNO $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
DRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MR. MARTY MUSICK
Address
P. O. BOX 648, VIVIAN LA 71082

Flight service · Hours

FSS DRI
DE RIDDER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09
088°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 088° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,260 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2788° / 268°2,998 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)27', trees, 720' from thr, 62' R of cntrln, slope 19
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)106', trees, 2392' from thr, 208' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
3F4 · IAP
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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
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • For clearance delivery if unable via ground communications outlet, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for designated ramp space for public use at the airport.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 135.075 through BAK Approach Control and flight services.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 and runway end identifier lights on runway 09 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self service with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09 PAPI is out of service. The PAPIs are not commissioned.Show FAA
  • 27Runway 27 PAPI is out of service. The PAPIs are not commissioned.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3F4

Answer card
ICAO
3F4
Name
VIVIAN
Location
VIVIAN, LOUISIANA
Elevation
260 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,260 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,998 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Vivian Airport sits in Vivian, Louisiana. Field elevation is 260 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,998 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current FAA Chart Supplement and the approach plates you intend to use.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has medium intensity runway lights on 09/27. The runway end identifier lights on Runway 09 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. You can increase the lighting intensity by keying the CTAF.

Vivian Airport has one on-field FBO. Vivian Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours self service with credit card. The airport manager handles designated ramp space for public use, so call ahead if you need parking guidance. Runway 09 PAPI and Runway 27 PAPI are out of service, so do not plan on glidepath guidance from those systems. This is an uncontrolled field with CTAF and UNICOM on 122.8. For clearance delivery if you cannot get it through the ground communications outlet, contact Fort Worth ARTCC. The field also has a ground communications outlet on 135.075 through BAK Approach Control and flight services.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Vivian Airport (3F4)?
3F4 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,998 ft long and has asphalt pavement. The longest runway is 2,998 ft.
Is Vivian Airport towered or uncontrolled?
Vivian Airport has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 3F4?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Vivian Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3F4. Plan with the current FAA Chart Supplement and the approach you intend to fly.
Which FBO is on the field at Vivian Airport?
Vivian Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours self service with credit card.
Are the PAPIs working at Vivian Airport?
No. The Runway 09 PAPI is out of service. The Runway 27 PAPI is also out of service. The published remarks say the PAPIs are not commissioned.
How do I get runway lighting brighter at night at 3F4?
The medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Key the CTAF to increase intensity.
Who do I call for ramp space or clearance help at Vivian Airport?
Contact the airport manager for designated public ramp space. For clearance delivery if you cannot get it through the ground communications outlet, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.

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