7B9

VFR

ELLINGTON

ELLINGTON · CONNECTICUT

Elev
253'
Longest RWY
1,800'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:51Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 7B9 ELLINGTON showing runway layout — runways 01/19
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 +6 · X/W 1 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 17:51Z

KBDL 111751Z VRB06KT 10SM BKN050 BKN060 BKN250 33/21 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP053 T03330206 10333 20239 58017 $
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
33°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,759 ft
Ceiling
5,000 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
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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt
RWY 01
340°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 7B9 ELLINGTON in ELLINGTON, CONNECTICUT, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • EXTSV HEL TRNG OPNS.
  • NON-STD THR LGTS.
  • FOR CD CTC BRADLEY APCH AT 860-386-3597.
  • ACFT TFC PAT ON E SIDE OF ARPT ONLY. HEL TFC PAT ON W SIDE OF ARPT ONLY.
  • TWY PAVEMENT FAILED, EXTSV CRACKING, PATCHES, LOOSE AGGREGATE AND SML STONES.

Lighting notes

  • NON-STD LIRL OPR DUSK-2400; FOR LGTS AFT 0000 CALL 860-871-2054 DURG BUS HRS.

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19NON-STD LIRL DUE TO SPACING, THR LGTS OUTBOARD OF RWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 016 FT SIGN, 66 FT DSTC, 103 FT L.
  • 1925 FT TREES, 0-199 FT DSTC, 105 FT R.
  • 19MKGS FADED.
  • 01MKGS FADED.

Other notes

  • VFR USE ONLY.
  • MANAGERADDL CTC ROBERT SMITH, 860-930-9235.

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
000° at 6 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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