39B

VFR

NUGENT CHAMBERLAIN LAKE

CHESUNCOOK · MAINE

Elev
945'
Longest RWY
15,000'13W/31W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 39B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,945'
MSL · field 945' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13W
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 39B

39B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMLT (MILLINOCKET MUNI) · 40.6 NM away. Conditions at 39B may differ.

METAR · KMLT

Observed 07:53Z

KMLT 280753Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP255 T00330011
Wind
090° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-690 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
11 NM NE
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROB FLEWELLING
Address
NUGENT CAMPS, P.O. BOX 209, MILLINOCKET ME 00044

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 3 kt
RWY 13W
121°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13W · 121° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,945 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13W/31WFavored121° / 301°15,000 ftWATERStandard L

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
39B · 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
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
No
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

  • There is one rock one and one-half miles west of camps near the center of the lake.Show FAA
  • For services call 207-944-5991 in advance.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Dock.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 39B

Answer card
ICAO
39B
Name
NUGENT CHAMBERLAIN LAKE
Location
CHESUNCOOK, MAINE
Elevation
945 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,945 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13W/31W · 15,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13W

Nugent Chamberlain Lake is in Chesuncook, Maine. The field elevation is 945 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is 15,000 ft on water, runway 13W/31W. The runway headings are 140° and 320° magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. There are no on-field FBOs listed. For services, call 207-944-5991 in advance. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

This is a water field in a remote part of Maine. Plan for lake operations and check the current Chart Supplement before you go. One published remark notes a rock about 1.5 miles west of camps near the center of the lake. Another note says there is a dock. The field existed before 1959. If you are new to the area, pay close attention to local water conditions. Also watch shoreline references and any lake traffic before you set up for landing or departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 39B and how long is it?
39B has one runway, 13W/31W. It is a water runway that is 15,000 ft long.
Does 39B have a control tower?
No. 39B is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard see-and-avoid procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at Nugent Chamberlain Lake?
The Chart Supplement does not publish a pattern altitude for 39B. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current published guidance says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at 39B?
No ILS approaches are published for 39B. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you depart.
Which runway headings should I expect at 39B?
The published magnetic headings are 140° for 13W and 320° for 31W. Confirm wind and lake conditions before choosing your landing direction.
Who do I call for services at 39B?
The published number for services is 207-944-5991. Call ahead before arrival since no on-field FBOs are listed.
How do I get clearance delivery for 39B?
The published clearance delivery contact is Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. Use that number if you need an IFR clearance before departure.
Is there anything a first-time pilot should watch for at 39B?
Yes. A published remark says there is a rock about 1.5 miles west of camps near the center of the lake. Treat this as a local hazard and brief your water landing path carefully.

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