55I

VFR

SLATE RUN

SPENCER · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
1,001'
Longest RWY
1,730'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 55I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,001'
MSL · field 1,001' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +16 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 55I

55I does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCRW (WEST VIRGINIA INTL YEAGER) · 27.5 NM away. Conditions at 55I may differ.

METAR · KCRW

Observed 01:54Z

KCRW 280154Z 14016G24KT 10SM FEW150 OVC250 22/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02170056 $
Wind
140° @ 16G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,994 ft
Ceiling
25,000 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 SE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GARY E HARPER
Address
114 CUNNINGHAM LANE, WALTON WV 25286

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 16 kt
RWY 16
149°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 149° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,001 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored149° / 329°1,730 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1675', trees, 201' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 0
3415', trees, 330' from thr, 44' R of cntrln, slope 8

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

Chart Supplement
55I · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • There is a marked electric transmission line across the approach to runway 16.Show FAA
  • Trees and brush are 40 feet from the centerline of runway 16/24.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Charleston Approach at 304-344-5867 extension 281.Show FAA
  • There is a 100 foot drop-off at each runway end.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 are available on request.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Runway 16/34 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights. The threshold lights for runway 34 are not centered. Edge lights are 25 feet from the pavement edge and have nonstandard colors.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34There are 20 foot trees 0 to 100 feet from the runway end, 100 feet right of runway 34.Show FAA
  • 16There are 75 foot trees 0 to 200 feet from the runway end, 40 feet left of runway 16.Show FAA
  • 16There are numerous trees in the approach to runway 16.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Compatible traffic patterns will be established when Roane County Airport is constructed.Show FAA
  • OWNERJon Hildreth is the president.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 55I

Answer card
ICAO
55I
Name
SLATE RUN
Location
SPENCER, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,001 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,001 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 1,730 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Slate Run is in Spencer, West Virginia. The field elevation is 1,001 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 1,730 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a setting where obstacles matter. Published remarks call out trees near both runway ends. They also note a marked electric transmission line on the approach to runway 16. Deer are reported on and near the airport. There is a 100 ft drop-off at each runway end. Runway 16/34 has nonstandard low intensity lighting. The lights are available on request. The threshold lights for runway 34 are not centered. The runway edge lights are set 25 ft from the pavement edge and have nonstandard colors.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For current fuel or service options, contact the airport operator or the field directly by phone before arrival. If you need clearance delivery, the published contact is Charleston Approach at 304-344-5867 ext. 281. This is a short runway with terrain and obstacle considerations. Plan your performance carefully before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Slate Run (55I)?
Slate Run has one runway, 16/34. It is 1,730 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at 55I?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Slate Run have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 55I. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Is Slate Run towered or non-towered?
55I is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.
What should I know about obstacles at Slate Run?
Published remarks note trees near both runway ends. They also note a marked transmission line on the approach to runway 16. A 100 ft drop-off exists at each runway end. Runway 16 also has numerous trees in the approach.
Are runway lights available at 55I?
Yes. Runway 16/34 has low intensity runway lights available on request. The published remarks also note nonstandard lighting details, so verify the setup before a night arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at Slate Run?
No on-field FBOs are listed for 55I. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 55I?
The published contact is Charleston Approach at 304-344-5867 ext. 281. Use the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator for the latest procedures before departure.

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