66B

VFR

GILLESPIE FLD

MEDDYBEMPS · MAINE

Elev
200'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
VFR sectional · 66B
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Before you fly into 66B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,200'
MSL · field 200' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 66B

66B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBHB (HANCOCK COUNTY/BAR HARBOR) · 54.9 NM away. Conditions at 66B may differ.

METAR · KBHB

Observed 07:56Z

KBHB 280756Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP255 T00001006 FZRANO $
Wind
340° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.28 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,998 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
PHILIP BROWNE
Address
103 STANIELS RD, LOUDON NH 03307

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
340° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
66B · 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
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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 a 36-foot power line 280 feet north of runway 16 marked with balls.Show FAA
  • Runway is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Runway is temporarily closed and not being maintained.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34There are plus 10-foot to minus 20-foot trees 30 feet left of centerline 500 feet from the threshold. There is a plus 3-foot berm 60 feet left of centerline between 200 feet and 500 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 66B

Answer card
ICAO
66B
Name
GILLESPIE FLD
Location
MEDDYBEMPS, MAINE
Elevation
200 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,200 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Gillespie Fld (66B) sits in Meddybemps, Maine. Field elevation is 200 ft MSL. This is a non-towered airport with CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly in. The airport has no listed runways in the facts block. The published remarks say runway 16/34 is temporarily closed and not being maintained. This field is VFR only. There is also a 36-foot power line 280 feet north of runway 16. It is marked with balls. Winter use is limited because the runway is not plowed.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service status. If you need clearance delivery, Boston ARTCC is listed at 603-879-6859. The area is rural, so plan for self-briefing and expect to verify current field condition before departure. With no tower and no published instrument approach, this is a place for a careful VFR check of runway status, obstacles and surface condition before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Is runway 16/34 at 66B open for use right now?
No. The published remark says runway 16/34 is temporarily closed and not being maintained. Verify current status with the airport operator before you go.
Does Gillespie Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 66B. Plan on VFR only and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes.
What is the field elevation at 66B?
Field elevation is 200 ft MSL. Use that for your preflight performance and pattern planning.
Is 66B towered or uncontrolled?
66B has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about obstacles near the runway at 66B?
There is a 36-foot power line 280 feet north of runway 16. It is marked with balls. The remarks also list trees and a berm near runway 34.
Can I plan a winter landing at Gillespie Fld?
The published remarks say the runway is not plowed during winter months. Check field condition with the airport operator before any winter arrival.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 66B?
The published remark says to contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859 for clearance delivery. Confirm the need before departure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 66B?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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