I71

VFR

MORGAN COUNTY

MC CONNELSVILLE · OHIO

Elev
1,000'
Longest RWY
3,500'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into I71
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,800'
MSL · field 1,000' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +1 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF I71

I71 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KZZV (ZANESVILLE MUNI) · 17.9 NM away. Conditions at I71 may differ.

METAR · KZZV

Observed 03:53Z

KZZV 280353Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM BKN100 17/11 A2994 RMK AO2 RAE0258 SLP135 P0000 T01670111
Wind
200° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,455 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,800 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KURT JOHNSON
Address
995 E AIRPORT RD NE, MCCONNELLSVILLE OH 43756-9323

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 8 kt
RWY 12
113°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 113° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,800 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored113° / 293°3,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1225', road, 225' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1
306', hill, 250' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
I71 · 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
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
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 12/30 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel, refer to the list in the administration building.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12There is a 12-foot terrain obstruction located 0 feet from the runway threshold, 125 feet to the left of runway 12.Show FAA
  • 30There is a 7-foot terrain obstruction located 0 feet from the runway threshold, 125 feet to the right of runway 30.Show FAA
  • 12The approach slope is 0 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 20-foot hill located 0 feet from the runway threshold, 96 feet to the left of runway 12.Show FAA
  • 30The approach slope is also 17 to 1 over 74-foot trees located 1,527 feet from the runway threshold, 62 feet to the right of runway 30.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • No tie down ropes are available.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency telephone number is 740-962-3333 for the sheriff's office.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I71

Answer card
ICAO
I71
Name
MORGAN COUNTY
Location
MC CONNELSVILLE, OHIO
Elevation
1,000 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,800 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Morgan County Airport sits in Mc Connelsville, Ohio. Field elevation is 1,000 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,500 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,800 ft MSL. That matters here because the field has published obstructions near both runway ends. The Chart Supplement notes a hill and terrain near runway 12, plus trees and terrain near runway 30. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. This is a VFR-only field, so plan accordingly and give yourself room on arrival and departure.

Morgan County Airport has one on-field FBO listed as Morgan County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel details are handled through the administration building. Medium intensity runway lights for 12/30 are pilot-controlled on the CTAF. Prior coordination is required before arrival. No tie down ropes are available. If you need current operating details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at I71 Morgan County Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,800 ft MSL at this field.
Does Morgan County Airport have a control tower?
No. I71 is non-towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at I71?
No ILS approaches are published for Morgan County Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What runway does I71 use and how long is it?
The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,500 ft long with an asphalt surface.
What should I know about obstacles at Morgan County Airport?
The Chart Supplement lists a hill and terrain near runway 12. It also lists trees and terrain near runway 30. Plan a careful approach and departure path.
Which FBO is on the field at I71?
Morgan County Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel details are handled through the administration building.
Is Morgan County Airport VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. If you need current operating limits or any special procedures, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator.
How do I activate the runway lights at I71?
Medium intensity runway lights for runway 12/30 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. Use the published CTAF frequency of 122.8.

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