George L Scott Municipal (3Y2), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
George L Scott Municipal Airport (3Y2) is a public-use, non-towered field serving West Union, Iowa, with a single paved runway and unattended, self-service fueling. Business aviation activity here is light, and the field sits well outside any metro traffic corridor, functioning as a local-access point rather than a regional hub. There is no onsite customs service; aircraft requiring clearance route to the nearest customs facility at KRST, roughly 63 nautical miles away.
Runways
George L Scott Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 4,149 ft long and 60 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
George L Scott Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
George L Scott Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rochester International (KRST), 63 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
George L Scott Municipal recorded 13 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at 3Y2 is concentrated in October, with the remaining months of the year seeing minimal to no recorded activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 3 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
George L Scott Municipal averages 2.7 days above 90°F in July, 30.7 freeze days in January and 3.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.6°F, and January the coldest, at 24.5°F.
Weather station is 6.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
George L Scott Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The PAPI for runway 17 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.
PAPI lighting for runways 17 and 35 is activated via CTAF.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, self-service.
The PAPI is non-standard; key CTAF five times to activate.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
George L Scott Municipal has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Decorah Municipal (KDEH), 17.57 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 3Y2
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at 3Y2 outside normal hours?
Yes, George L Scott Municipal Airport (3Y2) offers 100LL and Jet A self-service fuel available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The field itself is unattended, so pilots handle fueling on their own using the self-service equipment. No staffed FBO presence should be expected at any time.
Does 3Y2 have customs clearance onsite?
George L Scott Municipal Airport (3Y2) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs-capable airport is KRST, located approximately 63 nautical miles away. Operators needing to clear customs should plan a stop at KRST or coordinate clearance in advance rather than expecting service at 3Y2 itself.
What is the runway configuration at George L Scott Municipal?
George L Scott Municipal Airport (3Y2) has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 4,149 feet long and 60 feet wide with a concrete surface. This is the only runway serving the field, and its length matches the airport's listed maximum paved distance. The PAPI on runway 17 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.
How is the PAPI activated at 3Y2?
At George L Scott Municipal Airport (3Y2), the PAPI lighting for runways 17 and 35 is pilot-controlled via CTAF. The system is non-standard, and pilots must key the CTAF frequency five times to activate it. Runway 17's PAPI is also unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline, a limitation worth noting during approach planning.