KMVM

VFR

MACHIAS VALLEY

MACHIAS · MAINE

Elev
96.2'
Longest RWY
2,880'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMVM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,096.2'
MSL · field 96.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KMVM

KMVM does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBHB (HANCOCK COUNTY/BAR HARBOR) · 40.7 NM away. Conditions at KMVM may differ.

METAR · KBHB

Observed 07:56Z

KBHB 280756Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP255 T00001006 FZRANO $
Wind
340° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.28 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-2,127 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL KITCHEN
Address
TOWN OFFICES, PO BOX 418, MACHIAS ME 04654

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
340° · 3 kt
RWY 36
318°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 318° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,096 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored138° / 318°2,880 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3653', pole, 999' from thr, 339' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 36
KMVM · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Deer and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 36 has REIL lighting activated. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on runways 18 and 36 and is controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24-hour self-service fuel is available with major credit cards.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe town manager's email is TOWNMANAGER@MACHIASME.ORG.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMVM

Answer card
ICAO
KMVM
Name
MACHIAS VALLEY
Location
MACHIAS, MAINE
Elevation
96.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,096.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,880 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Machias Valley Airport sits in Machias, Maine. Field elevation is 96.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36 and it is 2,880 ft long on asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 36 has REIL lighting. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on runways 18 and 36. It is controlled by the CTAF. 24-hour self-service 100LL is available with major credit cards. There are no on-field FBOs listed.

For a first visit, plan for an uncontrolled field with local traffic on 122.8. Deer and wildlife are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. If you need IFR clearance, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. The runway is short by transport standards, so check performance carefully before you go. The field is in coastal Maine. Expect to treat weather and wind shifts with the same caution you would use at any small non-towered airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMVM?
KMVM has one runway, 18/36. It is 2,880 ft long and asphalt.
Does Machias Valley Airport have a control tower?
No. KMVM is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KMVM?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at KMVM?
No ILS approaches are published for Machias Valley. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch IFR.
What fuel is available at Machias Valley Airport?
Published remarks say 24-hour self-service 100LL is available with major credit cards. There are no on-field FBOs listed.
What are the runway lighting details at KMVM?
Runway 36 has REIL lighting. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on runways 18 and 36. It is controlled by the CTAF.
Is wildlife a concern at Machias Valley?
Yes. Published remarks say deer and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Give yourself extra scan time on taxi, takeoff and landing.
How do I get IFR clearance for KMVM?
The published remark says to contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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