Wadsworth Municipal Airport Explained

Stat1-Data:42,340
Stat1-Header:Aircraft Movements
Stat-Year:2020
R1-Number:2/20
R1-Length-F:3530
R1-Length-M:1076
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Wadsworth Municipal Airport
Faa:3G3
Owner:City of Wadsworth Airport Commission
Operator:Flight Services of Wadsworth
City-Served:Wadsworth, Ohio
Location:Medina County, Ohio
Utc:-5
Utcs:-4
Elevation-F:974
Elevation-M:297
Coordinates:41.0019°N -81.755°W

Wadsworth Municipal Airport (FAA LID: 3G3) is a publicly owned, public use airport located 2 miles southwest of Wadsworth, Ohio in Medina County. The airport sits on 183 acres at an elevation of 974 feet.[1] [2]

In 2020, an aircraft formation performed a ceremonial low pass at the airport to mark the completion of improvements for the airport's secondary runway as well as to honor first responders during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] [4] [5]

The airport is host to Balloons Over Wadsworth, a regular balloon festival that, besides a balloon show, provides educational opportunities for youth and adults in aviation- and STEM-related areas. Activities include a balloon show, airplane rides with pilots, live music, a kids-zone, and a "night glow" evening event. Food trucks are also available.[6] [7]

Facilities and aircraft

The airport has two runways, both paved with asphalt. Runway 2/20 measures 3,530 x 75 ft (1076 x 23 m) and runway 10/28 measures 2155 x 35 ft (657 x 11 m). In the 12-month period ending October 15, 2020, the airport had 42,340 aircraft operations, an average of 116 per day. This includes 99% general aviation, 1% air taxi, and <1% military. For the same time period, 102 aircraft were based at the airport, including 91 single-engine and 7 multi-engine airplanes as well as 4 gliders.

Upgrades to runway 2/20 were completed in 2022 to seal cracks on the runway.[8]

In 2012, the airport considered purchasing adjacent land to further expansion and development at the airport. One of the parcels was vacant, while the other already housed an aircraft hangar.[9]

The airport has a fixed-base operator that offers fuel, both avgas and jet fuel, and amenities such as general maintenance, courtesy transportation, a conference room, a crew lounge, snooze rooms, showers, and more.[10]

Accidents and incidents

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AirNav: 3G3 - Wadsworth Municipal Airport . 2023-06-20 . www.airnav.com.
  2. Web site: 3G3 - Wadsworth Municipal Airport SkyVector . 2023-06-20 . skyvector.com.
  3. Web site: Flyover planned Friday in Medina, Wayne and Summit counties to honor first responders . 2023-06-20 . Akron Beacon Journal . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-11-13 . AeroTrek Flight Academy Honors First Responders, Health Care Workers . 2023-06-20 . Aviation Pros.
  5. Web site: Wadsworth Airport runway opens with first responders honor flight . 2023-06-20 . medina-gazette.com . en.
  6. Web site: Balloons Over Wadsworth . 2023-06-20 . Balloons Over Wadsworth . en-US.
  7. Web site: Balloons Over Wadsworth . 2023-06-20 . AllEvents.in . en.
  8. Web site: Wadsworth Municipal Airport Runway 2-20 Crack Seal Project . 2023-06-20 . www.constructionjournal.com.
  9. Web site: Canning-Dean . Emily . 2012-12-08 . City considers land purchase near airport . 2023-06-20 . Wadsworth Post . The Post Newspapers . en.
  10. Web site: Flight Services of Wadsworth FBO Info & Fuel Prices at Wadsworth Muni (3G3) . 2023-06-20 . FlightAware . en.
  11. Web site: Piper PA24 crash in Ohio (N991K) PlaneCrashMap.com . 2023-06-20 . planecrashmap.com.
  12. Web site: S.O.C.A.T.A. MS893E crash in Ohio (N353RA) PlaneCrashMap.com . 2023-06-20 . planecrashmap.com.
  13. Web site: Canton pilot killed when plane crashes into pond near Wadsworth Municipal Airport . 2023-06-20 . Akron Beacon Journal . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2nd fatal amateur-built aircraft crash near airport probed . 2023-06-20 . thecourier.com . en.
  15. Web site: 2021-09-19 . 2nd fatal amateur-built aircraft crash near airport probed . 2023-06-20 . AP NEWS . en.
  16. Web site: Justice . Camryn . 2021-09-18 . 1 dead in plane crash at Wadsworth Municipal Airport . 2023-06-20 . News 5 Cleveland WEWS . en.
  17. Web site: Czekalinski . Stephanie . Nicks . Michelle . 2021-09-18 . 1 killed in fiery plane crash at Wadsworth Municipal Airport . 2023-06-20 . Cleveland 19 . en.
  18. Web site: Accident Rans S-20 Raven N6915G, 18 Sep 2021 . 2023-06-20 . Aviation Safety Network . Flight Safety Foundation.