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Merts Field Private

3OH9 · Wilmington, OH · 1,010 ft elevation · var 5W · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
3OH9
Coordinates
39.5620, -83.8578
Elevation
1,010 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
DAYTON
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2000/12
Distance from city
7 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:36 AM09:36Z
Sunrise06:08 AM10:08Z
Sunset09:06 PM01:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:39 PM01:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:39 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:06 PM → 05:08 AM

Plan a flight from 3OH9

Traffic pattern

18TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 18
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 18/36

1,700 ft × 80 ft · Turf
18
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
Displaced threshold
200 ft
36
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 900 ft from threshold
Displaced threshold
300 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MXQ · MidwestVOR-DME112.90r346° / 8.4 NM
SGH · SpringfieldVOR-DME113.20r186° / 16.5 NM
XSF · SpringfieldTACAN133.80r187° / 16.6 NM
FFO · PattersonTACAN115.20r153° / 17.9 NM
DQN · DaytonVOR-DME114.50r138° / 36.9 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3OH9. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
JOHN R. SMITH
428 NEW BURLINGTON RD, WILMINGTON, OH
937-768-1067
Manager
JOHN R. SMITH
428 NEW BURLINGTON RD, WILMINGTON, OH
937-768-1067

Remarks FAA

  • PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS & CLEAR OBSTL FREE ZONE.
  • FOR CD CTC COLUMBUS APCH AT 614-338-8537
  • RY 18 & 36 DSPLCD THLDS MKD WITH CONES.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 3OH9 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About 3OH9

Merts Field (3OH9) is an airport in Wilmington, OH, at 1,010 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3OH9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3OH9 have a control tower?

No. Merts Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 3OH9?

Merts Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3OH9?

Merts Field is in Wilmington, OH, at an elevation of 1,010 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5620, -83.8578.

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