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Metro Field traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Metro Field (MTF) is 1,000 ft MSL · 568 AGL as published by the FAA, and 06 is charted right traffic. · Open on the map

All of Metro 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 MTF reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 150°downwind 060°base 330°final 240°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
240° mag · 268° true
Dimensions
4,600 × 80 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL · 568 AGL · charted
Surface
ASPH-GRVL
CTAF
118.3

Enter the left downwind (heading 060°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 24
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Other, 40 ft, 0 ft from threshold — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
06 Right traffic 060° mag 1,000 ft MSL · 568 AGL
24 Left traffic 240° mag 1,000 ft MSL · 568 AGL

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

Flying the pattern at MTF

Metro Field is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 118.3. 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: 06. 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 MTF?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 568 ft AGL for Metro Field, which is 1,000 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 432 ft.

Does MTF have right traffic?

Yes, on one runway end: 06. Every other end at Metro Field is standard left traffic.

What frequency is the pattern on at MTF?

Metro Field is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 118.3. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about MTF

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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