KCAR

LIFR

CARIBOU MUNI

CARIBOU · MAINE

Elev
620.3'
Longest RWY
4,003'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:58Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KCAR CARIBOU MUNI showing runway layout — runways 01/19, 11/29
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCAR
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,420.3'
MSL · field 620.3' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KCAR

Current METAR

Observed 11:58Z

KCAR 121158Z AUTO 01007KT 1 3/4SM +RA BR BKN005 OVC010 19/19 A2969 RMK AO2 P0002 T01890189 $
Wind
010° @ 7 kt
Visibility
0.75 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,534 ft
Ceiling
500 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 NW
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,420 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
CAR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PENNY THOMPSON
Address
25 HIGH STREET, CARIBOU ME 04736

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 7 kt
RWY 01
330°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 330° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,420 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored330° / 150°4,003 ftASPHStandard L
11/2971° / 251°3,016 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
017', gnd, 201' from thr, 149' R of cntrln, slope 1
2934', bldg, 398' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 5

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCAR CARIBOU MUNI in CARIBOU, MAINE, showing runways 01/19, 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
KCAR · 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
  • 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

  • RWY 01/19 OBSTN LGTS ALG BOTH SIDES OF PRIM SFC AND TREE LN.
  • RWY 01 +23 FT PWR POLE AND +26 FT TREES, 950 FT FM THR ACRS APCH.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859 .

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 & 11/29 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01GND 0-200 FT FM EOR 100-250 FT R OF CNTRLN RISING TO +8 FT.
  • 29GND ON BOTH SIDES RISING TO +3 FT 200 FT FM RWY END.
  • 29524 FT DTHR; +302 FT BLAST PAD BYD END OF RWY.
  • 2924:1 RATIO TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • 800 FT AGL LGT ACFT; 1000 FT AGL MULTI & LRG SNGL ENG ACFT.
  • CALL 207-493-3324 FOR HNGR AVBL.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCAR

Answer card
ICAO
KCAR
Name
CARIBOU MUNI
Location
CARIBOU, MAINE
Elevation
620.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,420.3 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 4,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
010° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Caribou Muni sits in Caribou, Maine. The field elevation is 620.3 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 01/19 at 4,003 ft. Runway 11/29 is 3,016 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for light aircraft. That works out to 1,420.3 ft MSL. Multi-engine and large single-engine aircraft use 1,000 ft AGL. The airport uses medium intensity runway lights on both runways. They are activated by keying the common traffic advisory frequency.

Caribou Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. 24-hour fuel is available with credit card. Call the field directly at (207) 493-4237 for FBO details. Hangar availability is handled at 207-493-3324.

There are a few items a first-time pilot should brief. Runway 01 has terrain and tree obstructions near the approach end. Runway 29 has a displaced threshold with a blast pad beyond the runway end. The airport also notes obstruction lighting along both sides of runway 01/19 and the tree line. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach flight service, Boston ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCAR for light aircraft?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for light aircraft. That is 1,420.3 ft MSL at this field.
What is the pattern altitude at KCAR for multi-engine and large single-engine aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL for multi-engine and large single-engine aircraft. Use the published value rather than calculating from field elevation.
Does KCAR have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KCAR. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before flight.
What are the runway lengths at Caribou Muni?
KCAR has two asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 is 4,003 ft. Runway 11/29 is 3,016 ft.
Is there a tower at KCAR?
No. KCAR is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KCAR?
Caribou Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (207) 493-4237 for current service details.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KCAR?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour fuel is available with credit card. Confirm current availability with the FBO directly if you want to rely on it for a late arrival.
What runway issues should I know about at KCAR?
Runway 01 has terrain and tree obstructions near the approach end. Runway 29 has a displaced threshold and a blast pad beyond the end. Brief those items before you arrive.

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