2B2

MVFR

PLUM ISLAND

NEWBURYPORT · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
11'
Longest RWY
2,105'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2B2
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,011'
MSL · field 11' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 2B2

2B2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBVY (BEVERLY RGNL) · 13.1 NM away. Conditions at 2B2 may differ.

METAR · KBVY

Observed 05:53Z

KBVY 290553Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM OVC013 07/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187 T00720044 10078 20061 56008
Wind
340° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-1,157 ft
Ceiling
1,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEPHEN NOYES/RICHARD COPITHORNE
Address
24 PLUM ISLAND TURNPIKE, NEWBURY MA 01951

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-SEP · 0800-1800
  • OCT-MAR · IREG · IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
340° · 4 kt
RWY 28
251°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 251° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,011 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored71° / 251°2,105 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10100', trees, 500' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 3
288', fence, 300' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 10

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
2B2 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Contact the manager for all airport use requests. The owner does not oversee operations.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go landings are allowed.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28A 4-foot unlit fence crosses runway 28. Vehicle and equipment are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Owned by Historic New England Incorporated.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2B2

Answer card
ICAO
2B2
Name
PLUM ISLAND
Location
NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
11 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,011 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 2,105 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
340° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Plum Island Airport sits in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 11 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 2,105 ft long with asphalt pavement. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Boston Approach handles clearance delivery on 603-594-5552. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport manager gives you something different. The on-field FBO is Plum Island Aerodrome. It carries 100LL. Call (978) 463-4222 before arrival if you need current field status or service details.

A few local items matter here. No touch-and-go landings are allowed. A 4-foot unlit fence crosses runway 28. Vehicle and equipment may also be in the runway area. Wildlife is in the vicinity. This is a low-elevation coastal field with limited runway length, so plan your performance with care. The airport is owned by Historic New England Incorporated. Contact the manager for all airport use requests. The owner does not oversee operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 2B2 Plum Island?
Plum Island has one runway, 10/28. It is 2,105 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Plum Island Airport (2B2)?
No ILS approaches are published for 2B2. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated instrument procedure information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 2B2?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or airport manager says otherwise.
Does Plum Island have a control tower?
No. 2B2 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at 2B2?
Plum Island Aerodrome is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (978) 463-4222 for current availability and service details.
Are touch-and-go landings allowed at Plum Island?
No. Published remarks say touch-and-go landings are not allowed. Plan full-stop operations only.
What runway hazards should I know about at 2B2?
Published remarks note a 4-foot unlit fence crossing runway 28. Vehicle and equipment have also been reported in the runway area. Wildlife is in the vicinity too.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Plum Island?
For clearance delivery, contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552. Use the current Chart Supplement for any changes before departure.

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