4G7

VFR

FAIRMONT MUNI-FRANKMAN FLD

FAIRMONT · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
1,032.4'
Longest RWY
2,965'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4G7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,032.4'
MSL · field 1,032.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +2 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 4G7

4G7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCKB (NORTH CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA) · 9.4 NM away. Conditions at 4G7 may differ.

METAR · KCKB

Observed 00:53Z

KCKB 280053Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02170039
Wind
110° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,009 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 SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DONNIE TUCKER
Address
PO BOX 387, FAIRMONT WV 26555

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0830-1430

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 8 kt
RWY 05
028°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 028° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,032 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored28° / 208°2,965 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0530', gnd, 201' from thr, 73' R of cntrln, slope 0
2330', trees, 201' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 23
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Runway 23 has a 100 foot drop off at the northeast end.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Clarksburg Approach at 304-842-2011. When approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0226.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Radio towers approximately 300 feet above ground level are located 2 miles northeast and 2.5 miles northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • After hours attendant can be reached at 304-933-4399. There is a call-in fee.Show FAA
  • Runway 5 has a plus 30 foot hill at the southwest end.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 23 has activated runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 5 and 23 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There are 12 foot trees 199 feet distant 235 degrees right.Show FAA
  • 05There is a plus 30 foot hill 201 feet from threshold zero bravo.Show FAA
  • 05The approach ratio is zero to one at the displaced threshold over a 6 foot fence located zero feet distant 130 feet left. There are also 15 foot trees 270 feet distant 70 feet left and right.Show FAA
  • 23There are also 15 foot trees 270 feet distant centerline 70 feet left and right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager cell phone number is 304-612-4015.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4G7

Answer card
ICAO
4G7
Name
FAIRMONT MUNI-FRANKMAN FLD
Location
FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,032.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,032.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 2,965 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Fairmont Muni-Frankman Fld sits in Fairmont, West Virginia. Field elevation is 1,032.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,965 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Clearance delivery is 118.35. Approach and departure are handled by Clarksburg on 121.15 and 284.65. The field is served by Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport, which carries 100LL. Call ahead if you need current fuel or ramp details.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 23 has a 100 ft drop-off at the northeast end. There are also trees near both runway ends. Runway 05 has a displaced threshold with a fence close in on the left side, plus a hill near the southwest end. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 23 has REILs. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 05 and 23 through CTAF. For a first arrival, pay close attention to the terrain and the runway-end obstacles. This is not a place to rush the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 4G7 and can a light airplane use it?
4G7 has one runway, 05/23. It is 2,965 ft long and asphalt. That is the key number to plan against, especially with the published runway-end obstacles.
What is the pattern altitude at Fairmont Muni-Frankman Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 4G7 towered?
No. Fairmont Muni-Frankman Fld is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does 4G7 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 4G7. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at 4G7?
Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport is listed on the field. It carries 100LL. Call the FBO directly at (304) 363-1468 for current availability.
What runway hazards should I know about at 4G7?
Runway 23 has a 100 ft drop-off at the northeast end. Runway 05 has a displaced threshold with a fence close in on the left side, plus a hill near the southwest end.
What frequencies do I need for 4G7?
Use CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8. Clearance delivery is 118.35. Clarksburg Approach is 121.15 or 284.65, depending on which side is in use.
Are there wildlife or obstacle concerns at 4G7?
Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. The remarks also mention trees near both runway ends plus radio towers about 2 miles northeast and 2.5 miles northwest.

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