KOWK

VFR

CENTRAL MAINE/NORRIDGEWOCK

NORRIDGEWOCK · MAINE

Elev
270.2'
Longest RWY
4,000'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KOWK CENTRAL MAINE/NORRIDGEWOCK showing runway layout — runways 15/33, 03/21
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
Calm
No wind component

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 09:56Z

KWVL 120956Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR BKN070 20/20 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP048 T02000200
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.67 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,245 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
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
Calm
RWY 15
112°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 112° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,270 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33112° / 292°4,000 ftASPHStandard L
03/21352° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOWK CENTRAL MAINE/NORRIDGEWOCK in NORRIDGEWOCK, MAINE, showing runways 15/33, 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 21 HAS 30 FT DROPOFF 100 FT FM END OF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320. WHEN PORTLAND APCH CLSD, CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI RWY 15; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH MAJOR CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03+10 FT -20 FT TREES & BRUSH 75 FT FM THR, 230-250 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • 1510 FT TREES, 90-175 FT FM RWY END, 130-250 FT R.
  • 21+4-8 FT BRUSH 110-120 FT FM THR, 100 FT L & R OF CNTRLN; +25 FT TREES 100-175 FT FM THR, 185-250 FT L OF CNTRLN.
  • 21MRKGS FADED. CNTRLN & THR BARS MISG.
  • 03MRKGS FADED. CNTRLN & THR BARS MISG.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • MANAGERARPT ADS: 603 AIRPORT RD.
  • MANAGERALTN CTC: BRUCE HURLEY 207-449-2995.

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
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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