ICAO 9A9 SHIFLET FLD

Before you fly into 9A9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,212'

MSL · field 1,212' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 9A9

9A9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFQD (RUTHERFORD COUNTY/MARCHMAN FLD) · 17.9 NM away. Conditions at 9A9 may differ.

METAR · KFQD

Observed 06:35Z

KFQD 100635Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT004 20/20 A3013 RMK AO2

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 7 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 30.13 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,842 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

9A9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHKY (HICKORY RGNL) · 30.3 NM away. Conditions at 9A9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 06:00Z–11 06:00Z

TAF KHKY 100557Z 1006/1106 19005KT 3SM BR OVC005 TEMPO 1006/1009 1/2SM FG VV002 FM100900 19005KT 1/2SM FG VV002 FM101200 21004KT 3SM BR FEW005 BKN250 FM101400 24006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 PROB30 1017/1022 4SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM110200 VRB02KT P6SM BKN250

BASEIFR

10 06:00Z–10 09:00Z

Wind: 190° at 5 kt
Visibility: 3 SM
Sky: Overcast 500 ft
Weather: mist

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 N
VFR sectional: ATLANTA
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: WILL GLENN
Phone: 828-803-4019
Address: 2654 AIRPORT RD, MARION NC 28752

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU: RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

Calm

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

9A9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

9A9 · CHART_SUPP

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
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.50

KMRN·Foothills Regional Aviation·20.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.19

KMRN·Foothills Regional Aviation·20.3 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.50atKMRNFoothills Regional Aviation20.3 nm
Jet A$7.19atKMRNFoothills Regional Aviation20.3 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

NUMEROUS OBSTNS IN APCH & PRIM SFCS.
HIGH TERRIAN ALL QUADRANTS.
HANGERS ARE SPACED CLOSER THAN NORMAL; SLOWER TAXI SPEEDS REQUIRED.
DEER ON AND IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
ARPT CLOSED AT NIGHT TO IN-TRANSIT TRAFFIC.
FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
RWY 10 HAS PRIVATE DRIVE CROSSING IN FRONT OF THR
LOW LYING FOG ON AIRFIELD DURING RAINY COOL WEATHER.

Lighting notes

RDO-CTL FOR BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY.
RDO-CTL FOR BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY.

Other notes

IN EXISTENCE IN 1952.
HANGAR IF AVAILABLE.
OWNERFRANK ROUTH - SECRETARY/TREASURER
10/28RY SUBJECT TO FLOODING AFT VERY HEAVY RAINS ON EAST END.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 9A9

Answer card

ICAO: 9A9
Name: SHIFLET FLD
Location: MARION, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation: 1,212 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,212 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

SHIFLET FLD is in Marion, North Carolina. The field elevation is 1,212 ft MSL. There are no runways listed in the facts provided, so verify the current field layout before planning a landing. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest traffic pattern guidance before you go. The published remarks also matter here. Numerous obstructions are in the approach and primary surfaces. High terrain exists in all quadrants. Low lying fog can form on the airfield during rainy cool weather. Deer are also reported on and near the airport.

This is not a place to improvise. Hangars are spaced closer than normal, so taxi slowly. Radio control is for based aircraft only. The airport is closed at night to in-transit traffic. For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at SHIFLET FLD (9A9)?

The field elevation is 1,212 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially with the high terrain around the airport.

Does 9A9 have any published runways?

No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current field layout before you plan an arrival.

Is there an ILS at SHIFLET FLD?

No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flying in.

What is the pattern altitude at 9A9?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern guidance before arrival.

Is SHIFLET FLD towered?

No. CTAF is 122.9 for local traffic coordination.

Can you fly into 9A9 at night?

The airport is closed at night to in-transit traffic. Plan to arrive in daylight and confirm any local restrictions with the airport operator if needed.

What hazards should I expect on approach to SHIFLET FLD?

The published remarks call out numerous obstructions in the approach and primary surfaces. High terrain exists in all quadrants, so review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 9A9?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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