48I

VFR

BRAXTON COUNTY

SUTTON · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
1,275.6'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:35Z
VFR sectional · 48I
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Before you fly into 48I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,275.6'
MSL · field 1,275.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 48I

Current METAR

Observed 15:35Z

K48I 121535Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT017 BKN065 25/22 A3016 RMK AO2 SCT V BKN T02510218 $
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 22°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,484 ft
Ceiling
6,500 ft AGL
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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 20
48I · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 48I

Answer card
ICAO
48I
Name
BRAXTON COUNTY
Location
SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,275.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,275.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Braxton County Airport is in Sutton, West Virginia. The field elevation is 1,275.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 3,995 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published.

For pattern work, the published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a terrain and obstacle environment that deserves a close look on both ends. Runway 02 has trees near the approach end. There is also a ditch crossing the approach end. Runway 20 has a hill off the right side near the threshold. Deer are reported on and near the airport.

Braxton County Airport is served by the Braxton County Airport FBO on field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call ahead at (304) 853-2538 for current service details. Published remarks also note that the beacon is on a hill northwest of the airport. Runway 02 and runway 20 have medium intensity lights activated by CTAF. Runway 20 also has PAPI. For clearance delivery, contact Clarksburg Approach. If approach is closed, use Indianapolis ARTCC. This is the kind of field where a first-time arrival should brief the runway environment, lighting and local traffic before descent.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Braxton County Airport (48I)?
48I has one runway, 02/20. It is 3,995 ft long and asphalt.
Is Braxton County Airport towered?
No. Braxton County Airport has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 48I?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 48I have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Braxton County Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
Which fuel is available on the field at Braxton County Airport?
The on-field FBO is Braxton County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (304) 853-2538 for current service details.
What should I know about runway 02 at 48I?
Runway 02 has trees near the approach end. The remarks also note a 6-foot ditch crossing the approach end of runway 02. Plan your approach with that in mind.
What should I know about runway 20 at Braxton County Airport?
Runway 20 has a 17-foot hill off the right side near the threshold. The remarks also say the visual glide slope indicators are unusable beyond 6 degrees left or right of centerline.
How do I get clearance delivery for 48I?
Contact Clarksburg Approach at 304-842-2011 for clearance delivery. If approach is closed, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.

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