Akron Airport/Jesson Field

9G3 · Akron, NY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
840 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,270 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
11W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:59 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:39 AM09:39Z
Sunrise06:11 AM10:11Z
Sunset08:28 PM00:28Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:59 PM00:59Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:59 PM → 05:39 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:28 PM → 05:11 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 161°downwind 071°base 341°final 251°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
251° mag · 240° true
Dimensions
3,270 × 50 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
122.725

Enter the left downwind (heading 071°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
840 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 240 ft from threshold, 240 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
55 ft
TDZ elevation
840 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 8k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.725
UNICOM
122.725

Departure & arrival

“Buffalo”
App/Dep
126.15

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
263.125APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IAG 111.00 · GEE 108.20 · ROC 110.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IAG · Niagara Falls TACAN 111.00 · 47X r115° / 21.7 NM
GEE · Geneseo VOR/DME 108.20 · 19X Low r298° / 34.8 NM
ROC · Rochester VOR/DME 110.00 · 37X Low r273° / 36 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9G3
Coordinates
43.0211, -78.4825
Elevation
840 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
BUFFALO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BUF
Attendance
UNATND
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1961/02
Distance from city
1 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 07 & 25; REIL RWY 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. on 122.725Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 2-light PAPI (left) · 25: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CHRISTIAN AIRMEN INC.
PO BOX 126, AKRON, NY
716-542-4607
Manager
PETER TREICHLER
BOX 126, JOHN ST., AKRON, NY
716-542-4607
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • PARL TWY LGTD AND 35 FT WIDE.
  • RWY 25 NOISE ABATEMENT - MNTN RWY HDG TIL 3/4 MI BYD DEP END RWY 25 BFR TURNING.
  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.

Runways

  • UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 07 & 25; REIL RWY 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HR SELF SVC.

Obstructions

  • 8 FT FENCE: 54 FT DSTC, 220 FT R.
  • 8 FT SIGN: 11 FT DSTC, 249 FT R; 8 FT FENCE 130-199 FT D.
  • NMRS TREES IN THE APCH.

Attendance

  • FOR ATNDTC CALL 716-864-5004, ALLEN KIDDER.

Nearby airports

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About 9G3

Akron Airport/Jesson Field (9G3) is an airport in Akron, NY, at 840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,270 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9G3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9G3 have a control tower?

No. Akron Airport/Jesson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 9G3?

Akron Airport/Jesson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,270 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9G3?

Akron Airport/Jesson Field is in Akron, NY, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0211, -78.4825.

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