8G3

VFR

GIERMEK EXEC

OLEAN · NEW YORK

Elev
1,420'
Longest RWY
3,150'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8G3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,420'
MSL · field 1,420' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 8G3

8G3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOLE (CATTARAUGUS COUNTY-OLEAN) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at 8G3 may differ.

METAR · KOLE

Observed 00:35Z

KOLE 280035Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3011 RMK AO2
Wind
140° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,645 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 SE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PETER & PAUL GIERMEK
Address
1920 E RIVER RD, OLEAN NY 14760

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 1700-2000
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 4 kt
RWY 10
087°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 087° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,420 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored87° / 267°3,150 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1058', brush, 8' from thr, 94' R of cntrln, slope 0
2863', trees, 63' from thr, 68' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
8G3 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Runway is not snow plowed. Call 716-307-8966 or 716-307-3581 for conditions.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed at night.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0227.Show FAA
  • Deer and migratory birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Runway 10/28 width varies from 80 feet to 100 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 and 28 runway ends have numerous trees 30 to 70 feet tall on the centerline and both sides.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Public use is in accordance with visual flight rules.Show FAA
  • Frequent air ambulance operations occur in the vicinity of the airport on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • MANAGERDuring daylight hours call the manager cell phone at 716-307-8966 or 716-307-3581.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8G3

Answer card
ICAO
8G3
Name
GIERMEK EXEC
Location
OLEAN, NEW YORK
Elevation
1,420 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,420 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,150 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Giermek Exec Airport sits in Olean, New York. The field elevation is 1,420 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,150 ft of turf, which makes the longest runway 3,150 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 2,420 ft MSL as the standard 1,000 ft AGL reference for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is closed at night. Public use is by VFR only. Frequent air ambulance traffic operates in the area on CTAF, so keep your scan active and expect radio work around the field. There are also deer and migratory birds in the vicinity. Runway 10 and 28 have numerous trees on the centerline and both sides, with controlling obstruction noted on the 10 end. The runway width also varies from 80 ft to 100 ft.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Call the airport manager during daylight hours at 716-307-8966 or 716-307-3581 for field conditions. The runway is not snow plowed, so verify surface condition before you go. If you need clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0227.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 8G3 and how long is it?
8G3 has one runway, 10/28. It is 3,150 ft long and turf.
What is the pattern altitude at Giermek Exec Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL reference for light piston traffic, which puts it at 2,420 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Is 8G3 towered or non-towered?
It is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does 8G3 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 8G3. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Is Giermek Exec Airport open at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed at night.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 8G3?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
What hazards should I expect on final to runway 10 or 28?
Published remarks note numerous trees on the centerline and both sides of both runway ends. The 10 end also has a controlling obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope.
Is the runway at 8G3 snow plowed in winter?
No. The runway is not snow plowed. Call 716-307-8966 or 716-307-3581 for current conditions before departure.

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