Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3PS9
- Coordinates
- 40.3784, -80.3495
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/08
- Distance from city
- 3 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 00:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from 3PS9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,855 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 42 ft, 168 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 50 ft
- Heading
- 244° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 72 ft, 1,414 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 700 ft
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,855 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMJ · Montour | VORTAC | 112.00 | r235° / 9.7 NM |
| HLG · Wheeling | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r062° / 12.3 NM |
| AGC · Allegheny | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r302° / 15.3 NM |
| EWC · Ellwood City | VORTAC | 115.80 | r201° / 27.6 NM |
| AIR · Bellaire | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r052° / 30.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3PS9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591
- (724) 350-5562
- RWYS MARKED WITH WHITE BUCKETS. DSPLCD THLDS MARKED WITH RED BUCKETS.
Nearby airports
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 3PS9 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 3PS9
Risker Field (3PS9) is an airport in Bulger, PA, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,855 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3PS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3PS9 have a control tower?
No. Risker Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3PS9?
Risker Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,855 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3PS9?
Risker Field is in Bulger, PA, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3784, -80.3495.
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