KFGU

VFR

COLLEGEDALE MUNI

COLLEGEDALE · TENNESSEE

Elev
860'
Longest RWY
4,986'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFGU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,900'
MSL · field 860' + 1,040 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KFGU

KFGU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCHA (LOVELL FLD) · 9.0 NM away. Conditions at KFGU may differ.

METAR · KCHA

Observed 20:53Z

KCHA 272053Z 20013G18KT 10SM FEW050 FEW200 SCT250 26/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02610128 56012
Wind
200° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,225 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 SE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
Pattern altitude
1,040 ft AGL · 1,900 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
BNA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN BYFORD
Address
P.O. BOX 1880, COLLEGEDALE TN 37315-1880

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON - FRI · 0830-1730
  • SAT-SUN · 0830-1400

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 13 kt
RWY 21
205°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 205° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,900 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored25° / 205°4,986 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
034,986'4,986'4,986'4,586'VASI 2-box left(3°)91', trees, 1102' from thr, 217' R of cntrln, slope 9
214,986'4,986'4,586'4,586'VASI 2-box left(3°)53', trees, 1130' from thr, 45' R of cntrln, slope 17

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
KFGU · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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 Chattanooga Approach at 423-855-6478. When Chattanooga Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692 for clearance delivery.Show FAA
  • Operations on unapproved surfaces are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Trees and a power line penetrate the 7 to 1 transitional surface on the right side of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03The approach slope ratio is 19 to 1 from the displaced threshold of runway 03.Show FAA
  • 21There is a mountain 1.75 nautical miles north of runway 21.Show FAA
  • 03There is a radio tower 3.5 nautical miles southwest and trees 1400 feet south of runway 03.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.Show FAA
  • 1Service after hours is available at 423-593-4020.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFGU

Answer card
ICAO
KFGU
Name
COLLEGEDALE MUNI
Location
COLLEGEDALE, TENNESSEE
Elevation
860 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,900 ft MSL (1,040 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 4,986 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Collegedale Muni is in Collegedale, Tennessee. The field elevation is 860 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 4,986 ft long. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 1,040 ft AGL, which is 1,900 ft MSL. That is the number to use for local traffic, not a computed estimate. The on-field FBO is Collegedale Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (423) 236-5008 for current service details. Published remarks say service after hours is available by phone. The field is VFR only. Operations on unapproved surfaces are not authorized.

This is a field where terrain and obstructions matter. There is a mountain 1.75 NM north of runway 21. Trees and a power line penetrate the transitional surface on the right side of the runway. There is also a radio tower southwest of the field and trees south of runway 03. Deer are reported on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Chattanooga Approach when it is open. When it is closed, use Atlanta ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for any updated local notes or restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFGU?
Pattern altitude is 1,040 ft AGL. That equals 1,900 ft MSL at Collegedale Muni.
Does KFGU have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KFGU. Plan on VFR procedures and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates.
Is Collegedale Muni towered?
No. KFGU is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic.
What runway is available at KFGU and how long is it?
KFGU has one runway, 03/21. It is 4,986 ft long and paved asphalt.
Which fuel types are available on the field at KFGU?
The on-field FBO, Collegedale Municipal Airport, carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (423) 236-5008 for current service details.
Is KFGU VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR flight rules only. If you are planning an IFR arrival, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator.
Are there terrain or obstacle issues near KFGU?
Yes. A mountain lies 1.75 NM north of runway 21. Trees and a power line also penetrate the transitional surface on the right side of the runway.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KFGU?
Contact Chattanooga Approach at 423-855-6478. When Chattanooga Approach is closed, use Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.

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