7B2

VFR

NORTHAMPTON

NORTHAMPTON · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
121.4'
Longest RWY
3,335'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 7B2 NORTHAMPTON showing runway layout — runways 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7B2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,121.4'
MSL · field 121.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 7B2

7B2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCEF (WESTOVER ARB/METRO) · 8.7 NM away. Conditions at 7B2 may differ.

METAR · KCEF

Observed 01:55Z

KCEF 120155Z 16004KT 10SM BKN250 26/21 A2968 RMK AO2A SLP052 T02570211
Wind
160° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,768 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft AGL
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 NE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD MACISAAC
Address
160 OLD FERRY RD, NORTHAMPTON MA 01060

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 4 kt
RWY 14
113°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 113° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,121 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored113° / 293°3,335 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(4.5°)60', trees, 600' from thr, 210' R of cntrln, slope 6
3232', trees, 1000' from thr, 51' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 7B2 NORTHAMPTON in NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
7B2 · 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

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
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

  • ARPT CLSD TO ALL ACFT & HEL CRTFYD FOR 12500 LBS & OVR.
  • LDG FEE FOR COML ACFT.
  • FEE & PPR FOR COML BLN OPS.
  • FOR CD CTC BRADLEY APCH AT 860-386-3597.
  • GLDR ACT ON & INVOF ARPT MAY-OCT.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -24C.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL IS 24 HR SELF-SERVE.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1415 FT ROAD IN PRIM SFC.
  • 32ROAD IN PRIM SFC 50 FT FM THR.
  • 32APCH 38:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • PAY PHONE AVAILABLE.
  • MANAGERRICHM@FLY7B2.COM

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7B2

Answer card
ICAO
7B2
Name
NORTHAMPTON
Location
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
121.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,121.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,335 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Northampton (7B2) sits in Northampton, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 121.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,335 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is on the smaller side, so plan for a short field profile if you are bringing in a heavier airplane. The field is closed to aircraft and helicopters certified for 12,500 lb and over. Glider activity is listed from May through October, so keep your scan sharp in the pattern and on climbout.

Northampton Aeronautics is on the field. It carries 100LL. 24-hour self-serve 100LL is published in the remarks. The runway lights on 14/32 are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. There is a road in the primary surface near the runway ends, including one at the 14 end and one near the threshold of 32. The airport is also listed as a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 24 degrees Celsius. Check current procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 7B2 Northampton?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Field elevation is 121.4 ft MSL.
Does Northampton (7B2) have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 7B2. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Is 7B2 towered or non-towered?
7B2 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What is the longest runway at Northampton Airport?
The only runway is 14/32. It is 3,335 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at 7B2?
Northampton Aeronautics is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (413) 584-7980 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Northampton?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available.
Are there any runway or obstacle issues to know about at 7B2?
Yes. There is a 15-foot road in the primary surface at the runway 14 end. There is also a road in the primary surface 50 ft from the threshold of runway 32.
Is there glider activity at Northampton?
Yes. Glider activity on and near the airport occurs from May through October. Give extra spacing in the pattern and on final.

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