6B6

VFR

MINUTE MAN AIR FLD

STOW · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
280'
Longest RWY
3,110'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6B6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,312'
MSL · field 280' + 1,032 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 6B6

6B6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBED (LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at 6B6 may differ.

METAR · KBED

Observed 16:51Z

KBED 271651Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP258 T01830022
Wind
080° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
298 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 N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
1,032 ft AGL · 1,312 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DONALD MC PHERSON
Address
302 BOXBORO RD, STOW MA 01775

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 6 kt
RWY 12
090°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 090° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,312 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/211° / 181°3,110 ftASPHStandard L
12/30Favored90° / 270°1,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03156', trees, 2085' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 13
21PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)98', trees, 1750' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 15
1230', trees, 300' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 10
3050', trees, 400' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 8

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 21
6B6 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
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

  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Notify the airport manager at 978-897-3933 of intentions to operate between 2300 and 0600.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern altitude for light aircraft is 1032 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552.Show FAA
  • There are tree obstructions in the approach area; primary and transitional surfaces for runways 03 and 12/30.Show FAA
  • Before using runway 12/30, call the airport manager to determine runway conditions.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 21 has activated runway end identifier lights on CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6B6

Answer card
ICAO
6B6
Name
MINUTE MAN AIR FLD
Location
STOW, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
280 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,312 ft MSL (1,032 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 3,110 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Minute Man Air Fld is in Stow, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 280 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 03/21 at 3,110 ft of asphalt. Runway 12/30 is 1,600 ft of turf. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude for light aircraft is 1,312 ft MSL, which is 1,032 ft AGL.

No ILS approaches are published here. Boston Approach handles the area frequencies listed for approach and departure. For clearance delivery, contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552. Stow Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL. Runway 21 has runway end identifier lights activated on CTAF. The published remarks also call out tree obstructions in the approach area near the primary and transitional surfaces for runways 03 and 12/30.

This is a field where the details matter. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. If you plan to operate between 2300 and 0600, notify the airport manager first. Before using runway 12/30, call the airport manager to check runway conditions. If you are new to the airport, plan for a close look at the turf strip, the tree environment and the pattern altitude before you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6B6?
The published pattern altitude for light aircraft is 1,312 ft MSL. That is 1,032 ft AGL.
Does Minute Man Air Fld have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 6B6. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is 6B6 a towered airport?
No. Minute Man Air Fld is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at 6B6?
Runway 03/21 is the longest runway. It is 3,110 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at Minute Man Air Fld?
Stow Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (978) 897-3933 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement rules at 6B6?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. If you plan to operate between 2300 and 0600, notify the airport manager at 978-897-3933 first.
What should I know before using runway 12/30 at 6B6?
Call the airport manager first to check runway conditions before using runway 12/30. The published remarks also note tree obstructions near the approach area for runways 03 and 12/30.
How do I get clearance delivery for 6B6?
For clearance delivery, contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5552. The airport also publishes Boston Approach frequencies at 124.4 and 279.6.

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