0B5

VFR

TURNERS FALLS

MONTAGUE · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
358.7'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:52Z
VFR sectional · 0B5
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Before you fly into 0B5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,358.7'
MSL · field 358.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 0B5

0B5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KORE (ORANGE MUNI) · 10.4 NM away. Conditions at 0B5 may differ.

METAR · KORE

Observed 03:52Z

KORE 110352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 19/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01940178
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
900 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-B
0B5 · IAP
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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
100LLA1
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 0B5

Answer card
ICAO
0B5
Name
TURNERS FALLS
Location
MONTAGUE, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
358.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,358.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Turners Falls Airport sits in Montague, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 358.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is 3,200 ft of asphalt, runway 16/34 with magnetic headings 143° and 323°. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has one on-field FBO, Turners Falls Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (413) 863-0044 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter for planning. Runway 16 is the calm wind runway. Runway 16 also has runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways and are controlled on CTAF. Wildlife and birds are reported in the area, so keep an eye out on departure and arrival. The airport manager can be reached 24 hours a day at 978-305-2452. This is also a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 25 degrees Celsius. For IFR clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC. First-time pilots should also verify any local noise or operating notes in the current Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Turners Falls Airport 0B5?
0B5 has one runway. It is 16/34 and measures 3,200 ft by asphalt. The magnetic headings are 143° and 323°.
Does 0B5 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 0B5. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Turners Falls Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Turners Falls Airport towered?
No. 0B5 is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at 0B5?
Turners Falls Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (413) 863-0044 for current service details.
What should I know about lighting at 0B5 at night?
Runway 16 has runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. They are controlled on CTAF, so make sure you understand the lighting procedure before night arrival.
Is there a calm wind runway at Turners Falls?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 16 is the calm wind runway. Use that as a planning cue, then confirm winds and runway condition before landing.
Are there any special operating concerns at 0B5?
Yes. Wildlife and birds are reported in the vicinity. The airport is also listed as a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 25 degrees Celsius.

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