N83

VFR

DS BUTLER FARM AND AIRFIELD

OAK RIDGE · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
950'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
VFR sectional · N83
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Before you fly into N83
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,950'
MSL · field 950' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF N83

N83 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGSO (PIEDMONT TRIAD INTL) · 6.4 NM away. Conditions at N83 may differ.

METAR · KGSO

Observed 21:54Z

KGSO 272154Z 07007KT 030V120 10SM SCT250 21/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02110056
Wind
070° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,613 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 NW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
D.S. BUTLER
Address
8429 WEST HARRELL RD, OAK RIDGE NC 27310-9828

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
070° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
N83 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
No
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

  • Due to sloping runways, takeoffs are from runway 19 and landings are on runway 01.Show FAA
  • Runway 19 has wire markers on the power line 180 feet from the threshold. Wire markers are 35 feet above the threshold. A road is approximately 10 feet above the threshold.Show FAA
  • Seventy foot trees are along both sides of the runway, 70 feet from the centerline.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach at 336-333-5119.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01Controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only. Establish compatible operations with Greensboro tower. No instrument flight rules procedures are to be established.Show FAA
  • 1Owner lives on the field.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency phone number is 336-362-0055.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N83

Answer card
ICAO
N83
Name
DS BUTLER FARM AND AIRFIELD
Location
OAK RIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
950 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,950 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
070° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

DS Butler Farm and Airfield sits in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Field elevation is 950 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the published data, so verify the usable surface and length with the current FAA Chart Supplement or the airport operator before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Takeoffs are from runway 19 and landings are on runway 01 because of the slope. Runway 19 also has wire markers on a power line about 180 ft from the threshold. The markers are 35 ft above the threshold. A road is about 10 ft above the threshold. Trees about 70 ft high line both sides of the runway about 70 ft from the centerline.

This is VFR only. Establish compatible operations with Greensboro tower before arrival. Clearance delivery is handled by Greensboro Approach at 336-333-5119. No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current services before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway use at DS Butler Farm and Airfield (N83)?
The published remarks say takeoffs are from runway 19 and landings are on runway 01 because of the slope. That is the key operational note to plan around before arrival.
Is there an ILS at N83?
No ILS approaches are published for N83. Plan for VFR operations only and verify any approach or arrival details with the current FAA Chart Supplement.
What is the pattern altitude at N83?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator gives different guidance.
Does DS Butler Farm and Airfield have a control tower?
No. The field is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and make sure your traffic calls are clear and timely.
What hazards should I watch for on final to runway 01 or departure runway 19?
The published remarks call out wire markers on a power line about 180 ft from the runway 19 threshold. They are 35 ft above the threshold. There is also a road about 10 ft above the threshold, plus 70 ft trees along both sides of the runway.
Is N83 VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. They also say no IFR procedures are to be established.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at N83?
For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach at 336-333-5119. The remarks also say to establish compatible operations with Greensboro tower before arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at DS Butler Farm and Airfield?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the provided facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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