57B

VFR

ISLESBORO

ISLESBORO · MAINE

Elev
88.3'
Longest RWY
2,400'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 57B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,088.3'
MSL · field 88.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 57B

57B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRKD (KNOX COUNTY RGNL) · 16.7 NM away. Conditions at 57B may differ.

METAR · KRKD

Observed 06:56Z

KRKD 280656Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251 T00390033
Wind
050° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.27 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,645 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JANET R. ANDERSON
Address
PO BOX 76, ISLESBORO ME 04848

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 4 kt
RWY 01
330°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 330° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,088 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored330° / 150°2,400 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0150', trees, 201' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0
1910', road, 201' from thr, 107' 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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
57B · 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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The helipad is located at the northwest corner of the ramp.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Bangor Approach at 207-561-2500 extension 1.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed at night and is for daytime use only.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go operations are permitted.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures require maintaining runway heading to 1000 feet above ground level.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19At runway 19 end, there is a 10 foot road 107 feet right of centerline; 45 foot trees 100 to 200 feet from the threshold, 120 feet right of centerline; and 10 to 20 foot brush 100 to 200 feet from the threshold, 105 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 01There are 35 to 45 foot trees located 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, 90 to 125 feet left of centerline, and 120 to 125 feet left and right of centerline at runway 01 end.Show FAA
  • 01The approach slope ratio is zero to one to the displaced threshold due to a 35 foot tree located zero feet from the displaced threshold and 120 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe town manager of Islesboro is the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 57B

Answer card
ICAO
57B
Name
ISLESBORO
Location
ISLESBORO, MAINE
Elevation
88.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,088.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 2,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Islesboro Airport sits in Islesboro, Maine. Field elevation is 88.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 2,400 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. The airport is for daytime use only. It is closed at night. VFR operations only are published.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,088 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Noise abatement calls for runway heading to 1,000 ft AGL. No touch-and-go operations are permitted.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival for current services. Bangor Approach handles clearance delivery by phone at the number in the Chart Supplement. Watch for deer on and near the airport. Runway 19 has nearby trees, brush and a road off the right side. Runway 01 has trees near the threshold and a displaced-threshold limitation tied to an obstacle. If you are planning a first visit, treat this as a short, daytime-only island strip with published obstacle notes and no instrument backup.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Islesboro Airport (57B)?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,088 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does 57B have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 57B. Plan for VFR only and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before departure.
Is Islesboro Airport open at night?
No. The airport is closed at night and is for daytime use only.
What runway does Islesboro Airport use?
57B has one runway. It is runway 01/19 and it is 2,400 ft long with an asphalt surface.
What are the noise abatement rules at 57B?
Published noise abatement says to maintain runway heading to 1,000 ft AGL. No touch-and-go operations are permitted.
Are there obstacle concerns on runway 19 at Islesboro?
Yes. The published remarks note a road, trees and brush near the runway 19 end. That is worth a careful preflight look if you are operating to that end.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into 57B?
This is a daytime-only VFR field with no tower and no published ILS. Deer are present on and near the airport. Keep that in mind on taxi and takeoff.
Who handles clearance delivery for Islesboro Airport?
Bangor Approach handles clearance delivery. The published contact is 207-561-2500 extension 1.

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