9A9

VFR

SHIFLET FLD

MARION · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
1,212'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
VFR sectional · 9A9
Tap an ICAO chip to open that airportExpand →
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 21:15Z

KFQD 272115Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3016 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,805 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WILL GLENN
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
170° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
9A9 · CHART_SUPP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Hangars are spaced closer than normal; slower taxi speeds are required.Show FAA
  • Low lying fog occurs on the airfield during rainy cool weather.Show FAA
  • High terrain exists in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • Numerous obstructions are in the approach and primary surfaces.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed at night to in-transit traffic.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 10 has a private drive crossing in front of the threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Radio control is for based aircraft only.Show FAA
  • Radio control is for based aircraft only.Show FAA

Other notes

  • In existence in 1952.Show FAA
  • Hangar if available.Show FAA
  • OWNERFrank Routh is the secretary and treasurer.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runway is subject to flooding after very heavy rains on the east end.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 6 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.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into 9A9 with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial