KOWK

VFR

CENTRAL MAINE/NORRIDGEWOCK

NORRIDGEWOCK · MAINE

Elev
270.2'
Longest RWY
4,000'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOWK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,270.2'
MSL · field 270.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KOWK

KOWK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KWVL (WATERVILLE RGNL) · 13.6 NM away. Conditions at KOWK may differ.

METAR · KWVL

Observed 00:56Z

KWVL 280056Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP244 T01170033
Wind
170° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-409 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 W
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD LABELLE
Address
PO BOX 7, NORRIDGEWOCK ME 04957

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1400
  • SAT-SUN · Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 5 kt
RWY 21
172°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,270 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33112° / 292°4,000 ftASPHStandard L
03/21Favored352° / 172°3,998 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)35', tree, 767' from thr, 285' R of cntrln, slope 16
0321', trees, 243' from thr, 121' R of cntrln, slope 2
2169', trees, 790' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 03
KOWK · 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
100LLMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SURV

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 Portland Approach at 207-874-7320. When Portland Approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Runway 21 has a 30 feet dropoff 100 feet from the end of the runway.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 15 and 33 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runway 15 has a precision approach path indicator. Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity runway lights. Use CTAF for lighting control.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour fuel is available with major credit card for 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03There are 10 feet and 20 feet trees and brush 75 feet from the threshold, 230 to 250 feet right of centerline at runway 03 end.Show FAA
  • 21There is 4 to 8 feet brush 110 to 120 feet from the threshold, 100 feet left and right of centerline. There are 25 feet trees 100 to 175 feet from the threshold, 185 to 250 feet left of centerline at runway 21 end.Show FAA
  • 15There are 10 feet trees 90 to 175 feet from the runway end, 130 to 250 feet right at runway 15 end.Show FAA
  • 21Markings are faded. Centerline and threshold bars are missing at runway 21 end.Show FAA
  • 03Markings are faded. Centerline and threshold bars are missing at runway 03 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport address is 603 Airport Road.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate contact is Bruce Hurley at 207-449-2995.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOWK

Answer card
ICAO
KOWK
Name
CENTRAL MAINE/NORRIDGEWOCK
Location
NORRIDGEWOCK, MAINE
Elevation
270.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,270.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport sits in Norridgewock, Maine. Field elevation is 270.2 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 4,000 ft on runway 15/33. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

On the field, Central Maine Regional Airport carries 100LL and MOGAS. Twenty-four hour fuel is available with a major credit card for 100LL. That is useful for late arrivals or early departures. Runway 15 has a PAPI. Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity runway lights. Use CTAF for lighting control. The published remarks also note faded markings on runways 03 and 21. Centerline and threshold bars are missing at both ends. Runway 21 has a 30 ft dropoff 100 ft from the runway end. Brush and trees are reported near the runway ends on 03, 15 and 21. Birds and deer are also reported on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, Portland Approach is listed in the remarks. Boston ARTCC is the backup when Portland Approach is closed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KOWK?
KOWK has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 4,000 ft.
Does Central Maine/Norridgewock have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KOWK. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KOWK?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is KOWK towered?
No. KOWK has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway has a PAPI at KOWK?
Runway 15 has a precision approach path indicator. Runways 15 and 33 also have medium intensity runway lights.
What fuel is available on the field at KOWK?
Central Maine Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and MOGAS. Twenty-four hour fuel is available with a major credit card for 100LL.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at KOWK?
Yes. The remarks note brush and trees near the ends of runways 03, 15 and 21. Runway 21 also has a 30 ft dropoff 100 ft from the runway end.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KOWK?
The published remarks say to contact Portland Approach for clearance delivery. If Portland Approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC.

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