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Firebaugh traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Firebaugh (F34) is 1,007 ft MSL · 850 AGL as published by the FAA, and 12 is charted right traffic. · Open on the map

All of Firebaugh — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when F34 reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 214°downwind 304°base 034°final 124°45° entry1230

RWY 12RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
124° mag · 140° true
Dimensions
3,102 × 60 ft
TPA
1,007 ft MSL · 850 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 304°) on the 45° at 1,007 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
157 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Road, 10 ft, 400 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
157 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
12 Right traffic 124° mag 1,007 ft MSL · 850 AGL
30 Left traffic 304° mag 1,007 ft MSL · 850 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for F34 in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at F34

Firebaugh is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 122.9. AC 90-66B asks for a report on entry and on each leg, and for the standard 45° entry to downwind at pattern altitude.

Watch the right traffic ends here: 12. A right pattern at a field where the other end is left is the single most common place to end up pointing at opposing traffic. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at F34?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 850 ft AGL for Firebaugh, which is 1,007 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 157 ft.

Does F34 have right traffic?

Yes, on one runway end: 12. Every other end at Firebaugh is standard left traffic.

What frequency is the pattern on at F34?

Firebaugh is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 122.9. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about F34

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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