43B

VFR

DEBLOIS FLIGHT STRIP

DEBLOIS · MAINE

Elev
217.7'
Longest RWY
4,500'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 43B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,217.7'
MSL · field 217.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 43B

43B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBHB (HANCOCK COUNTY/BAR HARBOR) · 23.0 NM away. Conditions at 43B may differ.

METAR · KBHB

Observed 06:56Z

KBHB 280656Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP257 T00110006 FZRANO $
Wind
340° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.29 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,869 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE LACERDA
Address
MAINE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 219 HOGAN RD, BANGOR ME 04401

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

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340° · 3 kt
RWY 33
299°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 299° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,218 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored119° / 299°4,500 ftASPHStandard 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

RNAV (GPS)-A
43B · IAP
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Runway could have loose gravel tracked onto surface by vehicular traffic. Men and equipment could be near or on runway surface during summer months.Show FAA
  • Daylight use only.Show FAA
  • Closed winter months except to ski aircraft.Show FAA
  • Pavement drop-offs at thresholds of runway 15 and runway 33 in excess of 5 inches.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Numbers and centerline faded or missing on runway 15.Show FAA
  • 33Numbers and centerline faded or missing on runway 33.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • OWNERMaine Department of Transportation.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 43B

Answer card
ICAO
43B
Name
DEBLOIS FLIGHT STRIP
Location
DEBLOIS, MAINE
Elevation
217.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,217.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

DeBlois Flight Strip (43B) sits in Deblois, Maine. Field elevation is 217.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 15/33, at 4,500 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,218 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Confirm before you go if you are flying anything unusual.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and verify current services with the airport operator or by calling the field on CTAF before arrival. Published remarks matter here. The runway can pick up loose gravel from vehicle traffic. Men and equipment may be on or near the runway in summer. Runway numbers and centerlines are faded or missing on both ends. Threshold drop-offs on 15 and 33 are reported to be more than 5 inches. The field is daylight use only. It is closed in winter months except for ski aircraft. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at DeBlois Flight Strip (43B)?
43B has one runway, 15/33. It is 4,500 ft long and asphalt. The runway headings are 135° and 315° magnetic.
Is there a control tower at 43B?
No. 43B is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does DeBlois Flight Strip have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 43B. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR use.
What is the pattern altitude at 43B?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,218 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Is 43B open at night?
Published remarks say daylight use only. Plan on daytime operations only unless the airport operator confirms something different.
Is DeBlois Flight Strip open in winter?
Published remarks say it is closed in winter months except to ski aircraft. Verify current status with the airport operator before you launch.
What should I know about runway condition at 43B?
Published remarks warn about loose gravel on the runway from vehicle traffic. They also note faded or missing runway numbers and centerlines, plus pavement drop-offs over 5 inches at both thresholds.
Which FBOs are on the field at 43B?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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