KHUL

VFR

HOULTON INTL

HOULTON · MAINE

Elev
489.4'
Longest RWY
5,015'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Before you fly into KHUL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,489.4'
MSL · field 489.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KHUL

Current METAR

Observed 09:53Z

KHUL 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP243 T00330011
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,230 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 E
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
HUL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRISTOPHER STEWART
Address
21 WATER ST., HOULTON ME 04730

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-APR · MON-FRI · 0700-1530
  • SAT-SUN · Unattended
  • MAY-OCT · MON-FRI · 0600-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 05
013°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 013° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,489 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2313° / 193°5,015 ftASPHStandard L
01/19334° / 154°2,700 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 05
KHUL · 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+A1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
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

  • USDA recatering facility available.Show FAA
  • For after hours access to the terminal building, use frequency 122.8.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, activate the runway end identifier lights on runways 05 and 23, the precision approach path indicator on runway 05, and the medium intensity runway lights on runways 05 and 23 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor Jet A fuel after hours call 207-538-7997. 100 low lead fuel is available 24 hours with major credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01Runway 01 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 19Runway 19 markings are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate manager contact phone number is 207-538-7997.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHUL

Answer card
ICAO
KHUL
Name
HOULTON INTL
Location
HOULTON, MAINE
Elevation
489.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,489.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,015 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Houlton Intl is in Houlton, Maine. The field elevation is 489.4 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,015 ft. There is no control tower, so local traffic uses CTAF and UNICOM 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 05/23 has runway end identifier lights, a PAPI on runway 05 and medium intensity runway lights that you can activate by radio from dusk to dawn. Runway 01 markings are faded. Runway 19 markings are faded too. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Houlton International Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours with a major credit card. For after-hours terminal access, use 122.8. The airport also notes alternate manager contact at 207-538-7997. For clearance delivery when Flight Service is not available, Boston ARTCC can help at 603-879-6859. This is a non-towered field with a short secondary runway at 2,700 ft. Plan your performance and runway choice with the current conditions in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KHUL Houlton Intl?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway. It is 5,015 ft of asphalt. Runway 01/19 is 2,700 ft.
What is the pattern altitude at KHUL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KHUL have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KHUL. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is KHUL towered or non-towered?
KHUL has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KHUL?
Houlton International Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. It also notes 100LL is available 24 hours with a major credit card.
How do I activate the runway lights at KHUL at night?
From dusk to dawn, use the common traffic advisory frequency to activate the runway end identifier lights on 05 and 23. That also turns on the PAPI on runway 05 and the medium intensity runway lights on 05 and 23.
Are there any runway condition notes at KHUL?
Yes. Runway 01 markings are faded. Runway 19 markings are faded too. Deer are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a good lookout.
How do I get after-hours access at KHUL?
For after-hours terminal access, use 122.8. The published remarks also list 207-538-7997 as the alternate manager contact number.

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