KCSM

VFR

CLINTON/SHERMAN

BURNS FLAT · OKLAHOMA

Elev
1,922.1'
Longest RWY
13,503'17R/35L
Tower
0900-0100 MON-FRI ; EXCEPT FEDERAL HOL.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Before you fly into KCSM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0900-0100 MON-FRI ; EXCEPT FEDERAL HOL. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,922.1'
MSL · field 1,922.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35L
H/W +5 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KCSM

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KCSM 280653Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01560106
Wind
060° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,541 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 SW
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
CSM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE CALLAHAN
Address
121 1ST STREET, BOX 689, BURNS FLAT OK 73624

Flight service · Hours

FSS MLC
MC ALESTER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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060° · 10 kt
RWY 35L
355°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35L · 355° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,922 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17R/35LFavored175° / 355°13,503 ftCONC17R R
17L/35R175° / 355°5,193 ftCONC35R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17RPAPI 4-box left(3°)
35LPAPI 4-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 17R
LS · CAT I
BZF
109.5
HI-VOR OR TACAN RWY 17R
KCSM · IAP
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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
A1+
Contract fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • For military jet night vision training, contact the air traffic control tower 10 minutes prior to landing after sunset to adjust airport lights.Show FAA
  • Runway 17L/35R is laid out and marked on the runway 17L/35R parallel taxiway.Show FAA
  • Military aircraft rescue and fire fighting is available except on weekends and federal holidays.Show FAA
  • Visual flight rules aircraft are advised to contact air traffic control 15 nautical miles out for sequencing.Show FAA
  • Military jet training includes heavy jets from surface to 5,000 feet within 25 nautical miles. Extensive student pilot training occurs from surface to 5,000 feet within 10 nautical miles between 0900 and 1200.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 17R and 35L have activated runway end identifier lights. Runway 17R/35L has high intensity runway lights. Taxiway lighting and wind direction indicator lighting are on the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators for runways 17R and 35L are on continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A1+Twenty-four hour Jet-A1 plus fuel and other services are available. Contact 405-267-4010.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17L/35RDaylight operations only for runway 17L/35R.Show FAA
  • 17R/35LNonstandard runway lighting is installed 75 feet from the runway edge.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • The airport was established prior to 1958 with subsequent military construction. It is not airspaced.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for aircraft greater than 50,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • 1The air traffic control tower is closed on federal holidays.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCSM

Answer card
ICAO
KCSM
Name
CLINTON/SHERMAN
Location
BURNS FLAT, OKLAHOMA
Elevation
1,922.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,922.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0900-0100 MON-FRI ; EXCEPT FEDERAL HOL.
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17R/35L · 13,503 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35L

Clinton/Sherman is in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Field elevation is 1,922.1 ft MSL. The airport has 2 concrete runways. The longest is 17R/35L at 13,503 ft. The tower is open 0900-0100 Monday through Friday except federal holidays. One ILS is published for runway 17R. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Lux Air Jet Centers is on the field. It carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (405) 267-4010 for current service details. Published remarks note 24-hour Jet-A1 plus service. The airport is not in controlled airspace. VFR pilots are advised to call ATC 15 NM out for sequencing. That matters here because military jet training can run heavy traffic from the surface to 5,000 ft within 25 NM. Student pilot training also occurs from the surface to 5,000 ft within 10 NM between 0900 and 1200. Runway 17L/35R is daylight use only. If you are planning a night arrival or a heavier aircraft, verify the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCSM?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
What runway is the longest at Clinton/Sherman?
Runway 17R/35L is the longest runway. It is 13,503 ft long and has concrete pavement.
Does KCSM have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts show 1 ILS approach. It serves runway 17R.
What are the tower hours at KCSM?
The tower is open 0900-0100 Monday through Friday except federal holidays. The tower is closed on federal holidays.
Which FBO is on the field at Clinton/Sherman?
Lux Air Jet Centers is the on-field FBO. It carries Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (405) 267-4010 for current service details.
Is runway 17L/35R usable at night?
The published remarks say runway 17L/35R is daylight operations only. Plan on 17R/35L for night operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should VFR pilots know before arriving at KCSM?
VFR aircraft are advised to contact ATC 15 NM out for sequencing. Military jet training and student pilot training can be active nearby. Expect busy traffic and stay sharp on the radio.
Is KCSM in controlled airspace?
The published remarks say the airport is not airspaced. Check the current sectional or TAC for the surrounding airspace picture before you fly in.

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