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3B3
Sterling Airport · Sterling
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
459 ft / 140 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sterling Airport (3B3), located in Sterling, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 459 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Sterling Airport
ICAO / IATA
3B3 / —
Municipality
Sterling
Country
Region
US-MA — Massachusetts
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
459 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,086 ft / 941 m
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 140° / 314.7°
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 140° / 314.7°
RWY 16 (140°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (314.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 50 ft / 15 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: —° / —°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026