1B2

VFR

KATAMA AIRPARK

EDGARTOWN · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
18'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
VFR sectional · 1B2
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Before you fly into 1B2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,018'
MSL · field 18' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 1B2

1B2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMVY (MARTHA'S VINEYARD) · 4.5 NM away. Conditions at 1B2 may differ.

METAR · KMVY

Observed 17:53Z

KMVY 271753Z 05017KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND 03027/1657 SLP235 T01610028 10167 20100 58003
Wind
050° @ 17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-242 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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN MCCABE
Address
KATAMA AIRPARK, 12 MATTAKESETT WAY, EDGARTOWN MA 02539

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY 15 - OCT 15 · SR-SS

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 17 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1B2 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5554.Show FAA
  • Be aware of high-speed military jet and heavy helicopter traffic in the vicinity of Cape Cod CGAS.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Runway 03/21 was remeasured with an engineering wheel.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17The displaced threshold of runway 17 is marked with flush white paving blocks.Show FAA
  • 21The displaced threshold of runway 21 is marked with flush white paving blocks.Show FAA
  • 03The displaced threshold of runway 03 is marked with flush white paving blocks.Show FAA
  • 06The displaced threshold of runway 06 is marked with flush white paving blocks.Show FAA
  • 06Approach ratio is 30 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 06.Show FAA
  • 03Approach ratio is 16 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 03.Show FAA
  • 21Runway 21 approach ratio is 34 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 17Approach ratio is 35 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 17.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact the owner at airfield@edgartown-ma.us.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1B2

Answer card
ICAO
1B2
Name
KATAMA AIRPARK
Location
EDGARTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
18 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,018 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 17 kt
Favored runway now

Katama Airpark is in Edgartown, Massachusetts. The field elevation is 18 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the supplied facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan a landing. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Boston Approach is listed on 119.7 for approach and departure services.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not given in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern information before flight. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current fuel and service availability.

The published remarks matter here. The Chart Supplement notes displaced thresholds marked with flush white paving blocks. It also calls out approach ratios to those displaced thresholds on the listed runway ends. There is also a warning about high-speed military jet and heavy helicopter traffic in the Cape Cod CGAS area. For clearance delivery, Boston Approach is listed at 603-594-5554. The owner contact is airfield@edgartown-ma.us. This is a place to brief carefully before you go, especially if you are new to the island traffic picture.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Katama Airpark (1B2)?
The field elevation is 18 ft MSL. That low elevation means you still need to watch the local wind and traffic picture closely, especially with nearby Cape Cod CGAS activity.
Does 1B2 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Is Katama Airpark towered?
No. The airport is not towered, so use CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.
What frequency do I use for Boston Approach at 1B2?
Boston Approach is listed on 119.7 for approach and departure services. The remarks also give Boston Approach at 603-594-5554 for clearance delivery.
What should I know about traffic near Katama Airpark?
The published remarks warn about high-speed military jet and heavy helicopter traffic in the vicinity of Cape Cod CGAS. That makes an extra call on the radio. A careful scan is worthwhile before entering the pattern.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Katama Airpark?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service and fuel availability.
What are the displaced threshold notes for the runway ends at 1B2?
The published remarks say the displaced thresholds on runways 03, 06, 17 and 21 are marked with flush white paving blocks. The remarks also give approach ratios to those displaced thresholds, so review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at Katama Airpark?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 1B2. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern altitude before flying in.

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