2B9 Post Mills Airport

Before you fly into 2B9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,696'

MSL · field 696' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 23

H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 2B9

2B9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLEB (LEBANON MUNI) · 15.6 NM away. Conditions at 2B9 may differ.

METAR · KLEB

Observed 23:53Z

KLEB 272353Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215 T01610044 10239 20161 55003

Wind: 140° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 30.17 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 673 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

2B9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLEB (LEBANON MUNI) · 15.6 NM away. Conditions at 2B9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KLEB 272326Z 2800/2824 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM281600 18009KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 16:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
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: 0 NM E
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility: BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TINA FOSTER
Phone: 802-333-9254
Address: PO BOX 51, POST MILLS VT 05058

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV: BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IREG

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 23

197°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
05/23Favored	17° / 197°	2,300 ft	TURF	05 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
05	—	—	—	—	—	—	70', trees, 0' from thr, 40' R of cntrln, slope 0
23	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2B9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2B9 · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Other services: GLD,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.11

KCDA·Caledonia County Airport·42.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.75

KLCI·Sky Bright·40.7 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.11atKCDACaledonia County Airport42.4 nm
Jet A$6.75atKLCISky Bright40.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

The airport is open to ski aircraft only when snow covered. No snow removal is performed. See snowtams for reports.Show FAA
Runway 4/22 has 70-foot trees located 40 feet east of centerline, south 1700 feet.Show FAA
Propane is available for hot air balloons.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
Ultralights, gliders, and hot air balloons operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

04There are 70-foot trees at the runway edge, 40 feet to the left of runway 04.Show FAA
05There are 70-foot trees at the runway edge, 40 feet to the left of runway 05.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2B9

Answer card

ICAO: 2B9
Name: POST MILLS
Location: POST MILLS, VERMONT
Elevation: 696 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,696 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 05/23 · 2,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 23

Post Mills Airport is in Post Mills, Vermont. The field elevation is 696 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,300 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a mixed-use environment. Ultralights, gliders and hot air balloons operate on and near the field. That makes a good lookout important in the pattern and on short final. The published remarks also note trees near the runway edge. There are 70-foot trees close to the runway on the 05 side. The field is open to ski aircraft only when snow covered. No snow removal is performed. Check snow conditions before planning a winter arrival.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service status. If you need clearance delivery, Boston ARTCC is listed in the remarks. This is a turf strip with limited runway length. Plan your performance carefully, especially if the surface is soft or snow covered.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Post Mills (2B9)?

Post Mills has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,300 ft long and surfaced with turf. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is there a tower at Post Mills Airport?

No. Post Mills is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 2B9?

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does Post Mills have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for Post Mills. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.

Which frequencies do I use at Post Mills?

CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. That is the published airport radio setup.

Are there trees near the runway at Post Mills?

Yes. The published remarks call out 70-foot trees near the runway edge on the 05 side. Give yourself a careful look on short final and during departure planning.

Can ski aircraft use Post Mills in winter?

Yes, but only when the field is snow covered. No snow removal is performed. Check snow conditions before planning a winter landing.

Are there any on-field FBOs at Post Mills?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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