05B

VFR

VAN BUREN

VAN BUREN · MAINE

Elev
440'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
VFR sectional · 05B
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Before you fly into 05B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,440'
MSL · field 440' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 05B

05B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFVE (NORTHERN AROOSTOOK RGNL) · 17.3 NM away. Conditions at 05B may differ.

METAR · KFVE

Observed 06:53Z

KFVE 280653Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP233 T00671006
Wind
120° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-786 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM N
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LUKE DYER
Address
320 MAIN STREET, VAN BUREN ME 04785

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
05B · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Closed yearly from October 15 to May 15.Show FAA
  • The dock is located near the base of the bridge.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • U.S. customs available 24 hours at 207-868-3391.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERTown manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate contact is the county sheriff's office at 800-432-7842.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 05B

Answer card
ICAO
05B
Name
VAN BUREN
Location
VAN BUREN, MAINE
Elevation
440 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,440 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Van Buren Airport (05B) sits in Van Buren, Maine near the bridge and dock area. Field elevation is 440 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current surface and usable length before planning a landing. This field is VFR use only. It is closed yearly from October 15 to May 15, so check status before you go.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a border-area environment with U.S. customs available 24 hours by phone at 207-868-3391. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify services directly with the airport operator before departure. The published remarks also note an alternate contact through the county sheriff's office at 800-432-7842. With no runway data in the facts. There is no published instrument approach. This is a field where current local information matters before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

Is Van Buren 05B open year-round?
No. The published remarks say the field is closed yearly from October 15 to May 15. Verify current status before planning a trip.
Does 05B have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Van Buren 05B?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS at Van Buren 05B?
No ILS approaches are published. Plan for VFR use only and verify the current Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the CTAF at 05B?
CTAF is 122.9. There is no control tower at the field.
Can you get U.S. customs at Van Buren 05B?
Yes. The published remarks say U.S. customs is available 24 hours at 207-868-3391. Call ahead if you need to confirm current procedures.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 05B?
The published remarks direct pilots to Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859 for clearance delivery.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Van Buren 05B?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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