1B2 KATAMA AIRPARK | Edgartown, MA

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 19:53Z

KMVY 111953Z 20009KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP056 T02440194

Wind: 200° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.70 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,375 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

1B2 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHYA (CAPE COD GATEWAY) · 21.7 NM away. Conditions at 1B2 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KHYA 111733Z 1118/1218 19007KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1201/1205 -TSRA BKN050CB FM120500 26003KT 3/4SM BR SCT003 FM120900 00000KT 1 1/2SM BR SCT003 FM121200 00000KT P6SM BKN003 FM121400 23003KT P6SM FEW003

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 05:00Z

Wind: 190° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: (508) 627-0421
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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

200° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

1B2 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

1B2 · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.22

KUUU·FlightLevel Aviation·35.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.10

KPYM·Plymouth Municipal Airport·34.3 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.22atKUUUFlightLevel Aviation35.6 nm
Jet A$7.10atKPYMPlymouth Municipal Airport34.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

BE AWARE OF HIGH-SPD MIL JET & HVY HEL TFC VCNTY CAPE COD CGAS.
WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5554.

Runway surface & condition

03/21RWY REMEASURED W/ ENGINEERING WHEEL

Approach & departure obstructions

03DSPLCD THR MKD WITH FLUSH WHITE PAVING BLOCKS.
06DSPLCD THR MKD WITH FLUSH WHITE PAVING BLOCKS.
17DSPLCD THR MKD WITH FLUSH WHITE PAVING BLOCKS.
21DSPLCD THR MKD WITH FLUSH WHITE PAVING BLOCKS.
03APCH RATIO 16:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
06APCH RATIO 30:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
17APCH RATIO 35:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
21RWY 21 APCH RATIO 34:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
OWNERAIRFIELD@EDGARTOWN-MA.US

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: 200° at 9 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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