5B1

MVFR

JOHN H BOYLAN STATE (ISLAND POND)

ISLAND POND · VERMONT

Elev
1,194'
Longest RWY
2,650'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5B1
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,194'
MSL · field 1,194' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5B1

5B1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCDA (CALEDONIA COUNTY) · 15.6 NM away. Conditions at 5B1 may differ.

METAR · KCDA

Observed 07:55Z

KCDA 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC024 08/05 A2974 RMK AO2 T00770050
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
864 ft
Ceiling
2,400 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS BEITZEL
Address
219 N MAIN ST, BARRE VT 05641

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-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 14
107°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 107° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,194 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32107° / 287°2,650 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1475', trees, 355' from thr, 145' R of cntrln, slope 4
3280', trees, 600' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 7

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
5B1 · 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 (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
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
  • Ski operations occur in winter.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14The threshold of runway 14 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 32The threshold of runway 32 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The UNICOM frequency is 122.900.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5B1

Answer card
ICAO
5B1
Name
JOHN H BOYLAN STATE (ISLAND POND)
Location
ISLAND POND, VERMONT
Elevation
1,194 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,194 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 2,650 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

John H Boylan State Airport (5B1) sits in Island Pond, Vermont. The field elevation is 1,194 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 2,650 ft of turf, which makes the airport a short-field, light-aircraft stop rather than a place to plan on fixed-wing margin for error. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway thresholds on 14 and 32 are marked with yellow cones. That is worth a close look on arrival, especially if you are used to paved strips.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on verifying services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. For IFR clearance delivery, Boston ARTCC is the published contact. Winter ski operations also occur here, so expect seasonal activity on or near the field. With a turf runway, a mountain-state elevation and no published ILS, this is a place to brief your arrival carefully and check the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 5B1 and how long is it?
5B1 has one runway, 14/32. It is 2,650 ft long and turf.
Is John H Boylan State Airport towered?
No. 5B1 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
Does 5B1 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 5B1. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 5B1?
Pattern altitude is not published for 5B1. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which frequency do pilots use at 5B1?
The published CTAF and UNICOM frequency is 122.9. Use that for traffic advisories and airport coordination.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 5B1?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
What should I know about the runway thresholds at 5B1?
The thresholds of runway 14 and runway 32 are marked with yellow cones. Plan for a careful visual check on short final and during rollout.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance at 5B1?
The published clearance delivery contact is Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. Verify current procedures before departure.

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