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Sterling Airport

Sterling, MassachusettsElevation 459 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,086 ft

16/34
Dimensions
3,086 x 40 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 16
Displaced threshold150 ft
RWY 34
Displaced threshold500 ft
Traffic patternLeft
H1
Dimensions
50 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sterling Airport is in Sterling, Massachusetts. Field elevation 459 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTHOMAS DUFFY
Manager phone978-422-8860
AttendedALL THU-SUN, 0800–1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3B3
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.4259, -71.7929
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconWhite-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›GLDRS ONLY R TFC RWY 16.
›NON-STD LIRL; FIRST 190 FT RWY 16 UNLGTD; FIRST 240 FT RWY 34 UNLGTD.
›APCH RATIO 11:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
›FOR CD CTC BRADLEY APCH AT 860-386-3597.
›ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959.
›INTENSIVE GLDR ACTVT ON WKENDS.
›WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
›GLDR OPS INVOF ARPT SR-SS DLY.
›ACTVT LIRL RWY 16/34 & ROTG BCN - CTAF.
›APCH RATIO 6:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗3B3 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3B3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3B3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3B3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3B3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3B3?
3B3 sits at 459 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3B3?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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