7D8

VFR

GATES

GARRETTSVILLE · OHIO

Elev
1,104'
Longest RWY
2,800'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7D8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,104'
MSL · field 1,104' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +3 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF 7D8

7D8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPOV (PORTAGE COUNTY) · 10.9 NM away. Conditions at 7D8 may differ.

METAR · KPOV

Observed 08:35Z

KPOV 280835Z AUTO 15009G15KT 120V190 10SM -RA SCT026 BKN050 OVC090 13/12 A2986 RMK AO2 P0004 T01300116
Wind
150° @ 9G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,203 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT D GATES
Address
PO BOX 776, PARKMAN OH 44080-0776

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-NOV · IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 9 kt
RWY 08
070°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 070° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,104 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored70° / 250°2,800 ftTURF-GRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0887', trees, 72' from thr, 119' R of cntrln, slope 0
2662', trees, 45' from thr, 104' 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

Chart Supplement
7D8 · 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
Other services
PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323.Show FAA
  • Skydiving activity occurs at the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway drops 10 feet on the east end.Show FAA
  • There is a 16-foot hill and brush starting zero feet from the approach end of runway 26.Show FAA
  • Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Yellow cones mark the end of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08Yellow cones mark the end of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26Cataloged obstacles exceed a 45 degree slope at runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08Cataloged obstacles exceed a 45 degree slope at runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is for visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • 1Prior permission required from November through April; contact the airport manager at ClevelandDZ@yahoo.com.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport physical address is 15199 Grove Road, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231-9541.Show FAA
  • 08/26Runway 08/26 surface is rough.Show FAA
  • 08/26Runway 08/26 has patches of loose gravel.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7D8

Answer card
ICAO
7D8
Name
GATES
Location
GARRETTSVILLE, OHIO
Elevation
1,104 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,104 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

GATES is in Garrettsville, Ohio. The field elevation is 1,104 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 2,800 ft long with a turf-gravel surface. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published, so plan for VFR only. The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a rough-field airport. The runway has loose gravel patches. The surface is also described as rough. The east end drops 10 feet. Yellow cones mark the ends of runways 08 and 26. There is also a 16-foot hill and brush starting right at the approach end of runway 26. Deer are present on and near the airport. Skydiving activity also occurs here, so expect extra traffic and keep a sharp lookout.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need fuel or ramp details, contact the airport operator or call the field directly before you go. For clearance delivery, Cleveland Approach is listed at 216-352-2323. The airport is VFR only. Pilots planning a winter or shoulder-season trip should also note that prior permission is required from November through April. Check with the airport manager before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at GATES (7D8)?
GATES has one runway, 08/26. It is 2,800 ft long.
Is GATES a towered airport?
No. GATES is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does GATES have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 7D8. Plan on VFR procedures only and verify current approach options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at GATES?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern, or fly the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if that is confirmed for your operation.
What runway surface should I expect at 7D8?
Runway 08/26 is turf-gravel. The published remarks also say the surface is rough and has patches of loose gravel.
Are there any hazards on approach to runway 26?
Yes. The published remarks note a 16-foot hill and brush starting zero feet from the approach end of runway 26. Yellow cones also mark the runway end.
Which FBOs are on the field at GATES?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Is there any special permission needed to land at GATES in winter?
Yes. Prior permission is required from November through April. Contact the airport manager at ClevelandDZ@yahoo.com before arrival.

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