Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_24399615_3 (cable_rank VARCHAR, airdate VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the cable rank for the airdate of 10 december 2009?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT cable_rank FROM table_24399615_3 WHERE airdate = "10 December 2009"