Risker Field Private

3PS9 · Bulger, PA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,100 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,855 ft 08/26
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:03 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:51 AM09:51Z
Sunrise06:21 AM10:21Z
Sunset08:33 PM00:33Z
Evening civil twilight
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09:03 PM01:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 05:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:33 PM → 05:21 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 170°downwind 080°base 350°final 260°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
260° true
Dimensions
1,855 × 100 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
700 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 080°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Approach obstacle
Trees, 72 ft, 1,414 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3PS9 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3PS9 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HLG 114.25 · AGC 110.00 · EWC 115.80 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HLG · Wheeling VOR/DME 114.25 · 89Y Low r062° / 12.3 NM
AGC · Allegheny VOR/DME 110.00 · 37X Low r302° / 15.3 NM
EWC · Ellwood City VOR/DME 115.80 · 105X High r201° / 27.5 NM
AIR · Bellaire VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r052° / 30.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3PS9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

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 · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2005/08
Distance from city
3 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DALE W. RISKER
666 JOFFRE BULGER ROAD, BULGER, PA
724-796-4855
Manager
DALE W. RISKER
666 JOFFRE BULGER ROAD, BULGER, PA
724-796-4855
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591

Runways

  • RWYS MARKED WITH WHITE BUCKETS. DSPLCD THLDS MARKED WITH RED BUCKETS.

Contact

  • (724) 350-5562

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: PN62 Cataney Airport (private) (2 NM) · 82PA Frame Field (private) (2 NM) · 88PA Mc Coy Airport (private) (10 NM) · 80PN Hanny Beaver Airpark Inc Airport (private) (11 NM) · 7G1 Herron Airport (13 NM)

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 in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 3PS9?

Risker Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,855 ft. See the Runways section 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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