KSFM

VFR

SANFORD SEACOAST RGNL

SANFORD · MAINE

Elev
244.1'
Longest RWY
6,389'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSFM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,244.1'
MSL · field 244.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KSFM

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KSFM 272056Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP244 T01890017 55005
Wind
130° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
386 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 SE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
SFM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
M. ALLISON NAVIA
Address
9 PRESIDENTIAL LN, SANFORD ME 04073

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • OCT-MAY · 0700-1700
  • JUN-SEPT · 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 5 kt
RWY 14
102°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 102° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,244 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2541° / 221°6,389 ftASPHStandard L
14/32Favored102° / 282°4,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box left(3°)30', tree, 1074' from thr, 278' R of cntrln, slope 29
25PAPI 4-box left(3°)ODALS18', pline, 695' from thr, 460' R of cntrln, slope 27
14PAPI 4-box left(4°)68', tree, 516' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 4
32PAPI 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

ILS · 1

RWY 07
LS · CAT I
SFM
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 07
KSFM · 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
100LLAMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

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

  • The fixed base operator after hours call-out fee phone number is 207-324-8919.Show FAA
  • Conditions are not maintained daily from 1600 to 0700 Eastern Standard Time.Show FAA
  • There is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour fuel is available with major credit card for 100LL, aviation gasoline, and mogas.Show FAA
  • High volume fixed wing and rotary wing flight training occurs in the vicinity.Show FAA
  • Calm wind conditions favor runway 32.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport has activated omnidirectional approach lighting system for runway 25, runway end identifier lights for runway 07, precision approach path indicators for runways 07 and 25, high intensity runway lights for runways 07 and 25, medium intensity runway lights for runways 14 and 32, and taxiway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency. Taxiway lights are inoperative during daylight hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14The approach ratio is 20 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 14.Show FAA
  • 07The approach ratio is 49 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 07.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSFM

Answer card
ICAO
KSFM
Name
SANFORD SEACOAST RGNL
Location
SANFORD, MAINE
Elevation
244.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,244.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 6,389 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Sanford Seacoast Rgnl sits in Sanford, Maine at 244.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 07/25 at 6,389 ft. The field is non-towered. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. One ILS is published for runway 07.

Southern Maine Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. Twenty-four hour fuel is available with a major credit card. The airport remarks also note wildlife on and near the field. High volume fixed-wing and rotary-wing training happens in the area. Expect active traffic and stay sharp in the pattern.

Runway 25 has activated approach lighting. Runway 07 has runway end identifier lights. PAPI is published for runways 07 and 25. High intensity lights are on 07 and 25. Medium intensity lights are on 14 and 32. Taxiway lights are tied to CTAF. They are inoperative in daylight hours. The remarks also note a displaced-threshold approach ratio issue on both runway 07 and runway 14. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. If you need clearance delivery when approach is closed, use Boston ARTCC as published in the remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KSFM?
The longest runway is 07/25. It is 6,389 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does Sanford Seacoast Rgnl have an ILS?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 07. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before departure.
Is KSFM towered or non-towered?
KSFM is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KSFM?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KSFM?
Southern Maine Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. Call (207) 324-8919 for current services.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KSFM?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour fuel is available with a major credit card for 100LL, aviation gasoline and mogas. Verify current access details with the FBO directly by phone.
What should I know about runway 07 and runway 14 at KSFM?
The published remarks note displaced-threshold approach ratio issues on both runway 07 and runway 14. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before using either end.
Are there any operational cautions for flying into KSFM?
Yes. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. The remarks also note high volume fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight training in the vicinity. Expect busy local traffic.

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