7B9

VFR

ELLINGTON

ELLINGTON · CONNECTICUT

Elev
253'
Longest RWY
1,800'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:51Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7B9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,253'
MSL · field 253' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 7B9

7B9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBDL (BRADLEY INTL) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at 7B9 may differ.

METAR · KBDL

Observed 16:51Z

KBDL 271651Z 02010G15KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP237 T02000017
Wind
020° @ 10G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
529 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
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN KNIGHT
Address
3 WINGSTONE LN, DEVON PA 19333-0021

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
020° · 10 kt
RWY 01
340°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 340° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,253 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored340° / 160°1,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0161', trees, 384' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 3
1935', trees, 401' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 5

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
7B9 · 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
100LL
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,PAJA,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Taxiway pavement has failed with extensive cracking, patches, loose aggregate, and small stones.Show FAA
  • Extensive helicopter training operations.Show FAA
  • Aircraft traffic pattern is on the east side of the airport only. Helicopter traffic pattern is on the west side of the airport only.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Bradley Approach at 860-386-3597.Show FAA
  • Non-standard threshold lights.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Non-standard low intensity runway lights operate from dusk to 2400; for lights after 0000 call 860-871-2054 during business hours.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Runway 01/19 has non-standard low intensity runway lights due to spacing, with threshold lights outboard of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19There are 25-foot trees located 0 to 199 feet from the runway end, 105 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 01There is a 6-foot sign 66 feet from the runway end, 103 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 19Markings on runway 19 are faded.Show FAA
  • 01Markings on runway 01 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAdditional contact is Robert Smith at 860-930-9235.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7B9

Answer card
ICAO
7B9
Name
ELLINGTON
Location
ELLINGTON, CONNECTICUT
Elevation
253 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,253 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 1,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
020° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Ellington Airport (7B9) is in Ellington, Connecticut. The field elevation is 253 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 1,800 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan for VFR only unless current procedures change.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has one on-field FBO, Connecticut Parachutists. It carries 100LL. Call (860) 871-0021 for current service details.

A few remarks matter here. Runway 01/19 has non-standard low intensity lights with threshold lights set outboard of the runway. The lights operate from dusk to 2400. For lights after 0000, call the published number during business hours. Runway 19 markings are faded. Taxiway pavement is in poor shape with cracking, patches, loose aggregate and small stones. There are also 25 ft trees near the runway end on the 19 side, plus a 6 ft sign near the 01 end. Traffic pattern is east side only for airplanes. Helicopter pattern is west side only. This is a VFR-only field. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport or FBO before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 7B9 Ellington Airport?
Ellington has one runway, 01/19. It is 1,800 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at 7B9?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Ellington Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 7B9. Plan on VFR operations and verify current procedures before departure.
Is 7B9 towered or uncontrolled?
There is no control tower at Ellington. Use CTAF and UNICOM 123.0 for traffic calls and airport coordination.
Which FBO is on the field at Ellington?
Connecticut Parachutists is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL. Call (860) 871-0021 for current service details.
What runway and taxiway issues should I know about at 7B9?
Runway 19 markings are faded. The taxiway pavement has extensive cracking, patches, loose aggregate and small stones, so taxi carefully and expect a rough surface.
Are there pattern or helicopter operation restrictions at Ellington?
Yes. Fixed-wing traffic pattern is on the east side only. Helicopter traffic pattern is on the west side only. The field also has extensive helicopter training activity.
When do the runway lights operate at 7B9?
The non-standard low intensity runway lights operate from dusk to 2400. For lights after 0000, call 860-871-2054 during business hours.

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