98M

VFR

GREATON AIRFIELD

SACO · MAINE

Elev
170'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:51Z
VFR sectional · 98M
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Before you fly into 98M
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,170'
MSL · field 170' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 98M

98M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPWM (PORTLAND INTL JETPORT) · 10.1 NM away. Conditions at 98M may differ.

METAR · KPWM

Observed 23:51Z

KPWM 272351Z 16006KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP241 T01060028 10178 20106 53002
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-666 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
6 NM NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID & SUSAN GREATON
Address
36 LORD ROAD, SACO ME 04072

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
98M · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
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

  • Runway 6-24 is gently rolling for the entire length.Show FAA
  • Runway 06/24 has 35 to 85 foot trees 60 to 90 feet from centerline on both sides.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Portland Approach at 207-874-7320. When approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Tie downs are not supplied.Show FAA
  • Runway is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided ingress and egress traffic pattern conflicts are fixed. All operations are restricted to small aircraft only. Visual flight rules operations only and private use only.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency contact phone number is 207-468-0045 (cell).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 98M

Answer card
ICAO
98M
Name
GREATON AIRFIELD
Location
SACO, MAINE
Elevation
170 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,170 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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Greaton Airfield sits in Saco, Maine at 170 ft MSL. This is a private-use field for small aircraft only. It is VFR only. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The field has no listed runways in the facts provided, so verify the current layout before you go. The published remarks still reference runway 06/24. They say the surface is gently rolling along the full length. They also note trees 35 to 85 ft high are close to both sides of that runway centerline. The runway is not plowed in winter. Wildlife is also reported in the area.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field, that would be about 1,170 ft MSL. Tie-downs are not supplied. No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need ground support or local handling details, contact the airport operator or call the field directly before departure. For clearance delivery, the published remarks direct pilots to Portland Approach at 207-874-7320. When approach is closed, use Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Greaton Airfield (98M)?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At 170 ft MSL, that is about 1,170 ft MSL.
Is Greaton Airfield towered or uncontrolled?
It is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does 98M have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Greaton Airfield. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What runway information is published for Greaton Airfield?
No runways are listed in the facts block. The published remarks still reference runway 06/24, so verify the current field layout with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is Greaton Airfield VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. They also say the field is private use only and restricted to small aircraft.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 98M?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should I know about runway 06/24 at Greaton Airfield?
The published remarks say runway 06/24 is gently rolling for its full length. They also note 35 to 85 ft trees are 60 to 90 ft from the centerline on both sides.
Is Greaton Airfield usable in winter?
The published remarks say the runway is not plowed during winter months. Plan accordingly and verify field conditions before departure.

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