KBST

LIFR

BELFAST MUNI

BELFAST · MAINE

Elev
197.6'
Longest RWY
4,000'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:10Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBST BELFAST MUNI showing runway layout — runways 15/33
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBST
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,197.6'
MSL · field 197.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KBST

KBST does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRKD (KNOX COUNTY RGNL) · 21.3 NM away. Conditions at KBST may differ.

METAR · KRKD

Observed 04:10Z

KRKD 120410Z AUTO 3/4SM BR OVC003 13/13 RMK AO2 $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
0.75 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 13°C
Altimeter
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5 ft
Ceiling
300 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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 SW
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KENN ORTMANN
Address
22 WRIGHT BROTHERS DR, C/O 131 CHURCH ST, BELFAST ME 04915

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 15
115°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 115° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,198 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33115° / 295°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBST BELFAST MUNI in BELFAST, MAINE, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15
KBST · 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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR

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
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

  • AWOS AVBL - CTAF 2 CLICKS OR 207-930-7071.
  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • SFC COND RPRTD DAILY 1400-2200Z DEC-MAR.
  • FOR CD CTC BANGOR APCH AT 207-561-2500 EXTN 1.
  • 800X30 PARL TURF LNG AREA E OF RWY & N OF TWY B. CALL 603-970-1947 FOR WINT AVBL.
  • FAA WX CAMERA INFO AVBL AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV/MAP/-69.61024,44.01514,-67.21384,44.80289/CAMERASITE/600/DETAILS/CAMERA.
  • LNDG FEE WAIVED WITH FUEL PURCHASE - CTC AMGR.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 3380 FT TALL OBSTN LGTS ALG BOTH SIDES OF PRI SFC AT EDGE OF TREE LINE.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • CALL AHD FOR AVBL 603-970-1947.
  • 1CALL 603-970-1947 TO CTC AMGR.
  • MANAGERSEND ALL MGR CORRESPONDANCE TO CITY HALL 131 CHURCH ST. BELFAST, ME 04915.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBST

Answer card
ICAO
KBST
Name
BELFAST MUNI
Location
BELFAST, MAINE
Elevation
197.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,197.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Belfast Muni sits in Belfast, Maine. The field elevation is 197.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, with a longest length of 4,000 ft. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Bangor Approach handles clearance delivery. The published frequencies include Bangor Approach on 118.925 and 239.3. CTAF and UNICOM are both on 122.975. AWOS is available on CTAF by keying the mic twice or by calling the listed weather number.

The on-field FBO is Belfast Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call ahead before you go. The published remarks also note that the landing fee is waived with a fuel purchase. Runway end identifier lights are active on 15 and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 15 and 33 and are controlled by CTAF. Watch for deer and birds in the area. There is also an 80 ft obstruction with lights near the tree line by runway 33. That makes the departure end worth a close look on the roll and climb out.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBST Belfast Muni?
KBST has one runway, 15/33. It is 4,000 ft long and paved asphalt.
Does Belfast Muni have a control tower?
No. KBST is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.975 for local traffic calls and runway light control.
What is the pattern altitude at KBST?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at KBST?
No ILS approaches are published for KBST. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at Belfast Muni?
The on-field FBO is Belfast Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (207) 338-3370 before arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery at KBST?
For clearance delivery, contact Bangor Approach at 207-561-2500 extension 1. The published approach frequencies are 118.925 and 239.3.
Is there an obstruction near runway 33 at KBST?
Yes. The published remarks note an 80 ft obstruction with lights near the tree line at the edge of the primary surface by runway 33. Plan your departure and landing with that in mind.
How do I get the weather at Belfast Muni?
AWOS is available on CTAF by clicking the microphone twice. You can also call 207-930-7071 for the weather broadcast.

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