2G8

MVFR

GORHAM

GORHAM · NEW HAMPSHIRE

Elev
835'
Longest RWY
2,828'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:52Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2G8
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,835'
MSL · field 835' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +3 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF 2G8

2G8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBML (BERLIN RGNL) · 11.0 NM away. Conditions at 2G8 may differ.

METAR · KBML

Observed 06:52Z

KBML 300652Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM OVC023 07/03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00720033 $
Wind
220° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
224 ft
Ceiling
2,300 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 NW
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LEE CARROLL
Address
8 MAIN ST, GORHAM NH 03581

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 7 kt
RWY 30
271°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 271° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,835 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored91° / 271°2,828 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1247', trees, 15' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 0
3058', trees, 251' from thr, 62' R of cntrln, slope 4

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
2G8 · 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
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed November 1 through May 15. At other times check NOTAMs or during normal business hours only call 603-466-3302, leave phone number and expect return call for field condition.Show FAA
  • Refueling and maintenance of aircraft is prohibited.Show FAA
  • Camping is prohibited on the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport is operated and maintained by the Town of Gorham Water and Sewer Department.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30The area near runway 30 is soft in spring and during heavy rains.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12There are trees on both sides of runway 12 over 50 feet tall.Show FAA
  • 30There are trees on both sides of runway 30 over 50 feet tall.Show FAA
  • 12Runway 12/30 edges and ends are marked by yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 30The approach slope to the runway 30 displaced threshold is 10 to 1.Show FAA
  • 12Cataloged obstructions exceed a 45 degree slope near runway 12.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Non-compliance with FAR 157.Show FAA
  • Tiedown space is available. Tiedown anchors are required.Show FAA
  • 12/30The runway surface is rolling and uneven.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2G8

Answer card
ICAO
2G8
Name
GORHAM
Location
GORHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Elevation
835 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,835 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 2,828 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
220° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Gorham Airport sits in Gorham, New Hampshire. Field elevation is 835 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 2,828 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published for the field.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator says otherwise. That puts the light aircraft pattern at 1,835 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport is closed from November 1 through May 15. At other times, check NOTAMs and call during normal business hours if you need a field condition update. The published number is 603-466-3302.

This is a turf strip with trees on both sides of both runway ends. Runway 30 also has a soft area near the threshold in spring and after heavy rain. The runway edges and ends are marked by yellow cones. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport. Refueling and maintenance are prohibited, so plan fuel and service stops elsewhere before you arrive. The airport is operated and maintained by the Town of Gorham Water and Sewer Department. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 2G8 Gorham Airport?
Gorham has one runway, 12/30. It is 2,828 ft long and surfaced with turf.
Is 2G8 towered?
No. Gorham has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at Gorham Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator gives a different instruction.
Does 2G8 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Gorham Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
When is Gorham Airport open?
The airport is closed November 1 through May 15. Outside that window, check NOTAMs and call during normal business hours for field condition updates.
What hazards should I expect on runway 12/30 at Gorham?
Trees over 50 ft tall are on both sides of runway 12 and runway 30. The area near runway 30 can be soft in spring and during heavy rain.
Can I get fuel or maintenance at 2G8?
No. Refueling and maintenance of aircraft are prohibited at the airport, so plan to stop elsewhere.
Who operates Gorham Airport and who do I call for clearance delivery?
The airport is operated and maintained by the Town of Gorham Water and Sewer Department. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

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