70B

VFR

MILLINOCKET

MILLINOCKET · MAINE

Elev
492'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
VFR sectional · 70B
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Before you fly into 70B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,492'
MSL · field 492' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 70B

70B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMLT (MILLINOCKET MUNI) · 8.2 NM away. Conditions at 70B may differ.

METAR · KMLT

Observed 06:53Z

KMLT 280653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP256 T00500022
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.27 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,024 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
7 NM NW
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDY HARTT
Address
BOX 171, MILLINOCKET ME 04462

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT · DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
70B · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR

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

  • An unlighted 199-foot cell tower is located 2 statute miles at 132 degrees from the dock. The tower underlies the downwind to base leg of the pattern when landing to the southwest.Show FAA
  • Significant amount of boat activity shares the sea lane.Show FAA
  • Buoys have been added to identify rocks at low water levels. Location of buoys requires takeoff and landing direction of runway 04/22 with buoys at outer edges of sea lane.Show FAA
  • Water level fluctuates plus or minus 10 feet, lowest in September and October.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • ALL/WAYPreferred takeoff and landing direction for seaplane base runway 04/22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Dock.Show FAA
  • 1Airport closed from October 31 to April 30.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlso 1-866-359-6246.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 70B

Answer card
ICAO
70B
Name
MILLINOCKET
Location
MILLINOCKET, MAINE
Elevation
492 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,492 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
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Millinocket (70B) sits in Millinocket, Maine at 492 ft MSL. This is a seaplane base, not a paved runway airport. No runways are listed in the facts. No tower is in operation. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The published remarks matter here. The field is closed from October 31 to April 30. Water level can swing plus or minus 10 feet, with the lowest levels in September and October. Buoys mark rocks at low water. A 199-foot unlighted cell tower sits 2 SM at 132 degrees from the dock. It can affect the downwind to base leg when landing to the southwest. There is also significant boat traffic in the sea lane. The preferred takeoff and landing direction for seaplane operations is runway 04/22. That makes local waterway awareness important on every arrival and departure.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. If you need current services, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current availability. For clearance delivery, use Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

Frequently asked questions

Is Millinocket 70B open year-round for seaplane operations?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed from October 31 to April 30. Check the current Chart Supplement before planning a flight.
What is the pattern altitude at 70B Millinocket?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Millinocket 70B have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 70B. Use the current Chart Supplement for any updated procedure information before departure.
What is the CTAF at Millinocket 70B?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that for local traffic calls when operating in the area.
Which direction is preferred for takeoff and landing at 70B?
The published preferred direction for seaplane operations is runway 04/22. The remarks also note buoys at the outer edges of the sea lane.
What hazards should I watch for at Millinocket 70B?
A 199-foot unlighted cell tower is 2 SM at 132 degrees from the dock. The remarks also call out heavy boat traffic in the sea lane and buoyed rocks at low water.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Millinocket 70B?
The published remarks list Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859 for clearance delivery. If you need current field details, contact the airport operator directly.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Millinocket 70B?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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