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Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF · KPBF) is 1,200 ft MSL · 994 AGL as published by the FAA, and every runway end is standard left traffic. · Open on the map

All of Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field — 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 KPBF reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 088°downwind 358°base 268°final 178°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
178° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
5,998 × 150 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL · 994 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (PBF) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 358°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
203 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
52 ft
TDZ elevation
206 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 56k, Dual tandem 90k.

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

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
18 Left traffic 178° mag 1,200 ft MSL · 994 AGL
36 Left traffic 358° mag 1,200 ft MSL · 994 AGL

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

Flying the pattern at KPBF

Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 123.0. AC 90-66B asks for a report on entry and on each leg, and for the standard 45° entry to downwind at pattern altitude.

All ends are left traffic, which is the FAR 91.126 default — turns to the left unless the field charts otherwise. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KPBF?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 994 ft AGL for Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field, which is 1,200 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 206 ft.

Does KPBF have right traffic?

No. All 2 runway ends at Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field use standard left traffic, so no right pattern is charted here.

What frequency is the pattern on at KPBF?

Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 123.0. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about KPBF

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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