9A9
Shiflet Field
Marion, North CarolinaElevation 1,212 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
10/28
RWY 10
RWY 28
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Shiflet Field is in Marion, North Carolina. Field elevation 1,212 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWILL GLENN
Manager phone828-803-4019
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA9A9
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.7207, -82.0098
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›DEER ON AND IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
›NUMEROUS OBSTNS IN APCH & PRIM SFCS.
›LOW LYING FOG ON AIRFIELD DURING RAINY COOL WEATHER.
›FRANK ROUTH - SECRETARY/TREASURER
›HIGH TERRIAN ALL QUADRANTS.
›RY SUBJECT TO FLOODING AFT VERY HEAVY RAINS ON EAST END.
›HANGAR IF AVAILABLE.
›RDO-CTL FOR BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY.
›RDO-CTL FOR BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY.
›HANGERS ARE SPACED CLOSER THAN NORMAL; SLOWER TAXI SPEEDS REQUIRED.
›IN EXISTENCE IN 1952.
›RWY 10 HAS PRIVATE DRIVE CROSSING IN FRONT OF THR
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›ARPT CLOSED AT NIGHT TO IN-TRANSIT TRAFFIC.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 9A9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 9A9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 9A9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 9A9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 9A9?
9A9 sits at 1,212 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 9A9?
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.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.