4B8

VFR

ROBERTSON FLD

PLAINVILLE · CONNECTICUT

Elev
201.8'
Longest RWY
3,666'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4B8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,001.8'
MSL · field 201.8' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF 4B8

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

K4B8 271835Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 21/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 T02111014 $
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
623 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,002 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NICHOLAS SCATA
Address
62 JOHNSON AVE, PLAINVILLE CT 06062

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1900
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 02
351°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 351° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,002 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored351° / 171°3,666 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3°)17', trees, 250' from thr, 67' R of cntrln, slope 2
20PAPI 2-box right(3.5°)50', trees, 240' from thr, 105' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 02
4B8 · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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 contact Bradley Approach at 860-386-3597.Show FAA
  • Caution deer and birds on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact 1-800-573-5519 or 860-747-5519 for details.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 02 and 20; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 02/20 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 02 and 20 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02There is 10 foot brush 15 feet distant 90 feet left of runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for commercial and corporate aircraft only.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet for aircraft less than 12,500 pounds and 1,300 feet for aircraft 12,500 pounds and above.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4B8

Answer card
ICAO
4B8
Name
ROBERTSON FLD
Location
PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT
Elevation
201.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,001.8 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 3,666 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Robertson Fld is in Plainville, Connecticut. The field elevation is 201.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 3,666 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. The pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,001.8 ft MSL for aircraft under 12,500 lb. Aircraft 12,500 lb and above use 1,300 ft AGL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 122.8 for local traffic. Bradley Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure services. Noise abatement procedures are in effect, so check the current Chart Supplement before you go. There is also a brush obstruction near the left side of runway 02. Deer and birds are a known issue on and near the airport.

Interstate Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. REILs are installed on runways 02 and 20. PAPI is available on both ends and operates continuously. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the pattern altitude, the noise procedures and the wildlife risk. The runway length is workable for many GA aircraft. The published remarks also note that the airport existed before 1959.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 4B8 Robertson Fld?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for aircraft under 12,500 lb. That equals 1,001.8 ft MSL. Aircraft 12,500 lb and above use 1,300 ft AGL.
Does Robertson Fld have a tower?
No tower is published for 4B8. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and coordinate with Bradley Approach for clearance delivery when needed.
Is there an ILS at 4B8?
No ILS approaches are published at Robertson Fld. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flying in.
What is the longest runway at 4B8?
The only runway is 02/20. It is 3,666 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at Robertson Fld?
Interstate Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Are there noise abatement procedures at 4B8?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for the current details before arrival.
What should I watch for on final to runway 02 at 4B8?
There is a 10 ft brush obstruction about 90 ft left of runway 02. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport.
How do I get clearance delivery at Robertson Fld?
The published remark says to contact Bradley Approach at 860-386-3597 for clearance delivery. The airport also lists Bradley Approach frequencies 123.95 and 290.55.

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