KLEW

VFR

AUBURN/LEWISTON MUNI

AUBURN/LEWISTON · MAINE

Elev
287.5'
Longest RWY
5,001'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:56Z
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Before you fly into KLEW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,287.5'
MSL · field 287.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KLEW

Current METAR

Observed 00:56Z

KLEW 280056Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP254 T01060039
Wind
140° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-545 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
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
LEW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JONATHAN LABONTE
Address
80 AIRPORT DR, AUBURN ME 04210

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 4 kt
RWY 17
131°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 131° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,288 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/227° / 187°5,001 ftASPHStandard L
17/35Favored131° / 311°2,750 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR100', trees, 4450' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 42
22PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)62', trees, 849' from thr, 340' R of cntrln, slope 10
1773', tree, 1508' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 17
3558', tree, 1077' from thr, 199' R of cntrln, slope 15

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

ILS · 1

RWY 04
LD · CAT I
LEW
108.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KLEW · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 04 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Occasional blasting is in progress Monday through Saturday approximately 4800 to 5000 feet southwest of runway 04 threshold between 1100 and 1500 during visual flight rules conditions only.Show FAA
  • Aircraft de-icing is available.Show FAA
  • Intensive helicopter operations daily from 0500 to 2000. Helicopter traffic pattern is at 500 feet above ground level with right traffic.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 04. Runway 22 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 04 and 22. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 17 and 35. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel or services after hours call 207-784-6318.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is a 13 foot pole 100 feet from the runway end, 375 feet right, and a 5 foot roadway between 0 and 200 feet from the runway end, 0 to 350 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • This condition existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Call ahead for availability.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the Auburn City Transportation Director.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLEW

Answer card
ICAO
KLEW
Name
AUBURN/LEWISTON MUNI
Location
AUBURN/LEWISTON, MAINE
Elevation
287.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,287.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Auburn/Lewiston Muni sits in Auburn and serves the Lewiston area in Maine. Field elevation is 287.5 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,001 ft. Runway 17/35 is 2,750 ft. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.

Runway 04 has the published ILS. The field also has MALSR on 04. Runway end identifier lights are on 22. High intensity lights are on 04 and 22. Medium intensity lights are on 17 and 35. Runway 04 is the calm wind runway. Published remarks also note a 13 ft pole near the departure end area for 04. A roadway is close to the runway end. That makes a close look at the departure path smart on the first visit.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Auburn-Lewiston Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport also notes de-icing availability. Birds are reported in and around the airport. Occasional blasting can happen southwest of runway 04 during VFR conditions from Monday through Saturday between 1100 and 1500. Call ahead for availability before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLEW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Auburn/Lewiston Muni have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It serves runway 04.
Is KLEW towered or non-towered?
KLEW has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and UNICOM on the same frequency.
What is the longest runway at KLEW?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 5,001 ft asphalt. That is the main runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Which FBO is on the field at Auburn/Lewiston Muni?
Auburn-Lewiston Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (207) 784-6318 for current service availability.
Are there any runway lighting details pilots should know at KLEW?
Runway 04 has MALSR. Runway end identifier lights are on 22. High intensity runway lights are installed on 04 and 22. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on 17 and 35.
Is there anything on the departure end of runway 04 at KLEW?
Yes. The published remarks note a 13 ft pole near the runway end area. A roadway is close to the threshold environment. Review the current Chart Supplement and brief the departure path before takeoff.
Can I get fuel or services after hours at KLEW?
The published remarks say to call (207) 784-6318 for fuel or services after hours. Call ahead for availability before you launch.

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