KTAN Taunton Muni/King Fld Airport

Before you fly into KTAN

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,041.3'

MSL · field 41.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF KTAN

Current METAR

Observed 02:52Z

KTAN 120252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02220211 50008 $

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.69 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,176 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KTAN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPVD (RHODE ISLAND TF GREEN INTL) · 20.6 NM away. Conditions at KTAN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KPVD 112320Z 1200/1224 25008KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1202/1204 4SM SHRA FM120400 28003KT P6SM BKN150 FM121600 14005KT P6SM FEW050

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 04:00Z

Wind: 250° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility: TAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JAY D' ESPINOSA
Phone: 508-821-2973
Address: 4 WESTCOAT, EAST TAUNTON MA 02718

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR: BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0600 - 1400

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 12

092°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30	92° / 272°	3,499 ft	ASPH	Standard L
04/22	11° / 191°	1,034 ft	TURF-GRVL	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	—	—	23', trees, 1000' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 34
30	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box right(4°)	—	40', trees, 1075' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 20
04	—	—	—	—	—	—	60', trees, 800' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 12
22	—	—	—	—	—	—	85', trees, 1000' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 KTAN TAUNTON MUNI/KING FLD in TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS, showing runways 12/30, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12

KTAN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12

KTAN · IAP

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: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: INSTR

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.22

KUUU·FlightLevel Aviation·23.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.10

KPYM·Plymouth Municipal Airport·13 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Taunton Municipal Airport 122.700(508) 821-2973 WebsiteWorld Fuelyesterday	$7.50	—

Taunton Municipal Airport
122.700(508) 821-2973
100LL
$7.50
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.22atKUUUFlightLevel Aviation23.7 nmsave $0.28
Jet A$7.10atKPYMPlymouth Municipal Airport13 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

AVOID FLYING OVR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DER 30.
HEL AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF DENSELY POPULATED AREAS W & S OF ARPT.
CAUTION WILDLIFE, DEER & GEESE ON AND INVOF ARPT AND RWYS.
FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Lighting notes

ACTVT PAPI RWY 30; MIRL RWY 12/30; LGTD WINDSOCK - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

12/30PCR VALUE: 150/F/B/X/T

Other notes

ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959.
04/22SFC ROUGH & LOOSE STONES.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTAN

Answer card

ICAO: KTAN
Name: TAUNTON MUNI/KING FLD
Location: TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation: 41.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,041.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,499 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Taunton Muni/King Fld sits in Taunton, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 41.3 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 12/30 at 3,499 ft. Runway 04/22 is 1,034 ft turf-gravel, so check surface condition before you plan to use it. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Taunton Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (508) 821-2973 for current service details.

A few local items matter here. Avoid flying over the elementary school at the departure end of runway 30. Runway 04/22 is reported rough with loose stones. Wildlife is a real factor too. Expect deer and geese near the airport and on the runways. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity lights. PAPI is available for runway 30. For clearance delivery, contact Providence Approach. When Approach is closed, use Boston ARTCC. Helicopters should avoid densely populated areas west and south of the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KTAN?

The longest runway is 12/30 at 3,499 ft. That is the runway most pilots will look at first for performance planning.

Does KTAN have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KTAN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at KTAN?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is KTAN towered?

No. KTAN has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

Which FBO is on the field at KTAN?

Taunton Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed for KTAN. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (508) 821-2973 for current availability.

What runway lighting does KTAN have?

Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. PAPI is activated for runway 30. The lighted windsock is on CTAF.

Are there any runway cautions at KTAN?

Yes. Runway 04/22 is rough and has loose stones. The remarks also call out wildlife, including deer and geese, near the airport and runways.

Is there a departure restriction at KTAN?

Yes. Avoid flying over the elementary school at the departure end of runway 30. Helicopters should also avoid densely populated areas west and south of the airport.

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