KFWQ

VFR

ROSTRAVER

MONONGAHELA · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,228.2'
Longest RWY
4,002'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFWQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,228.2'
MSL · field 1,228.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +7 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KFWQ

KFWQ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAGC (ALLEGHENY COUNTY) · 9.8 NM away. Conditions at KFWQ may differ.

METAR · KAGC

Observed 01:53Z

KAGC 280153Z 12011KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01720044
Wind
120° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,639 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
5 NM E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GABE MONZO
Address
605 AIRPORT RD, BELLE VERNON PA 15012

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON - FRI · 0700 - 1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 11 kt
RWY 08
058°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 058° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,228 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored58° / 238°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08VASI 4-box right(3°)127', tower, 4215' from thr, 245' R of cntrln, slope 31
26VASI 4-box left(3°)59', trees, 2095' from thr, 179' R of cntrln, slope 32

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
KFWQ · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,SALES

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
Yes

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 clearance delivery contact Pittsburgh Approach at 412-472-5591.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 08/26. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 08/26 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Right traffic pattern for helicopters and ultralights on runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08Right traffic pattern for helicopters and ultralights on runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2After hours contact 724-640-6349 extension 2409.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFWQ

Answer card
ICAO
KFWQ
Name
ROSTRAVER
Location
MONONGAHELA, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,228.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,228.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Rostraver Airport sits near Monongahela, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 1,228.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, at 4,002 ft. There is no control tower. Pittsburgh Approach handles clearance delivery. The published frequencies also include CTAF 122.8. UNICOM is 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has one on-field FBO, Rostraver Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The runway end identifier lights are available on 08/26. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 08/26. They are controlled by CTAF. Deer and birds are reported in and around the airport. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

Helicopters and ultralights use right traffic on runway 08. They also use right traffic on runway 26. If you need clearance delivery, call Pittsburgh Approach at 412-472-5591. After hours contact is listed in the Chart Supplement. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in for any current noise, lighting, or traffic pattern notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KFWQ Rostraver Airport?
KFWQ has one runway, 08/26. It is 4,002 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Rostraver Airport have a control tower?
No. KFWQ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at KFWQ?
No ILS approaches are published for KFWQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KFWQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. For light piston operations, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KFWQ?
Rostraver Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What are the runway lighting details at KFWQ?
Runway end identifier lights are available on runway 08/26. Medium intensity runway lights are also available. They are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any special traffic pattern notes at KFWQ?
Yes. Helicopters and ultralights use right traffic on runway 08. They also use right traffic on runway 26.
How do I get clearance delivery for KFWQ?
Pittsburgh Approach handles clearance delivery. The published number is 412-472-5591.

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