59B

MVFR

NEWTON FLD

JACKMAN · MAINE

Elev
1,177.9'
Longest RWY
3,601'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:08Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 59B NEWTON FLD showing runway layout — runways 13/31
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 59B
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,177.9'
MSL · field 1,177.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 59B

59B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: CYSC (SHERBROOKE) · 61.8 NM away. Conditions at 59B may differ.

METAR · CYSC

Observed 08:08Z

CYSC 120808Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR BKN034 19/19 A2967 RMK SLP048 DENSITY ALT 1800FT
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,251 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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 W
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KIRSTIE HALE
Address
TOWN OFFICE, 569 MAIN ST, JACKMAN ME 04945

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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Calm
RWY 13
094°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 094° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,178 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/3194° / 274°3,601 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1312', tree, 221' from thr, 179' R of cntrln, slope 1
3111', tree, 208' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 59B NEWTON FLD in JACKMAN, MAINE, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
59B · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • GEESE, DEER & MOOSE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ARPT PHONE AVBL FOR LOCAL CALLS ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -23C.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH MAJOR CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13+4 FT GRASS 50-200 FT FM THR, 80 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • 31+12 FT TREE AND BRUSH 0-20 FT FM THR, 120 FT R OF CNTRLN; +4 FT TREE 10 FT FM THR, 150 FT L OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • MNTN 122.9 WI VCNTY OF ARPT. 3 CLICKS ADZY & WX.
  • CALL 207-668-2111 FOR AVBL.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 59B

Answer card
ICAO
59B
Name
NEWTON FLD
Location
JACKMAN, MAINE
Elevation
1,177.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,177.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,601 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Newton Fld (59B) sits in Jackman, Maine at 1,177.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 3,601 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with that in mind if the weather is marginal.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Newton Field is on the field. It carries 100LL. The fuel is available 24 hours with a major credit card. Call 207-668-2111 for availability if you want current status before you go.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 31 has threshold lights and runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31 and are controlled by CTAF. There are published obstructions near both ends, including trees and brush near runway 31 and grass near runway 13. Wildlife is also a factor. Geese, deer and moose are reported on and near the airport. This is a cold temperature airport too. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 23 degrees Celsius. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Newton Fld (59B)?
Newton Fld has one runway, 13/31. It is 3,601 ft long and asphalt.
Does 59B have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 59B. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Newton Fld?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Newton Fld towered?
No. Newton Fld is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your position reports in the pattern.
What fuel is available on the field at 59B?
Newton Field is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. The remarks also say 100LL is available 24 hours with a major credit card.
What runway lighting does Newton Fld have?
Runway 13/31 has medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. Runway 31 also has runway end identifier lights.
Are there any obstructions at Newton Fld?
Yes. Runway 31 has a 12 ft tree and brush near the threshold plus a 4 ft tree farther left of centerline. Runway 13 has 4 ft grass near the threshold area.
What should I watch for when flying into Jackman, Maine?
This field sits at 1,177.9 ft MSL. Cold weather performance matters here. The remarks call for altitude correction at or below minus 23 degrees Celsius. Wildlife is also a real factor. Geese, deer and moose are reported on and near the airport.

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